Plant Operative - Nights

DPD UK; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday trading

Maternity/paternity package

Life assurance

Onsite parking

Health kiosks

Help@Hand

Retail discounts

Milestone days

Eye tests

Job summary

DPD UK is recruiting a Plant Operative to work nights on a 40-hour week, with a shift pattern from 18:30 to 03:00 and a Tuesday to Saturday / Saturday to Wednesday schedule.

The role uses state-of-the-art sortation equipment and requires keen attention to parcel compliance, safety, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic, crucial for maintaining high performance standards.
• High attention to detail for accurate parcel handling and processing.
• Good organisational skills to manage workload and meet targets.
• Flexibility to adapt to various roles within warehouse operations.
• Ability to lift, load and carry items up to 25 kg regularly.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and police parcel compliance in the hub, ensuring items meet size/weight regulations.
• Clear induct and sorter blockages promptly to maintain smooth operations.
• Improve Hub KPIs, including throughput rates and accuracy metrics.
• Escalate issues to management in a timely manner.
• Communicate effectively with team and other departments.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Flexibility

Heavy lifting

Job description

• Contract Type: Permanent / 40 hours a week


• Hourly Rate: £14.93ph - Overtime paid at enhanced rate


• Shift Pattern: Tuesday to Saturday / Saturday to Wednesday


• Hours of Work: 18:30 to 03:00

DPD UK is a member of Geopost who are a market leader in parcel delivery and e-commerce solutions, providing a broad range of delivery and innovative services for customers worldwide. DPD UK has a turnover of nearly £2 billion and our aim is to be the most sustainable delivery company in the UK. At DPD UK we also aim to deliver the best service, use the best technology and recruit and retain the best people in the industry.

DPD is a Valuable 500 company and a Disability Confident Employer.

• Contract Type: Permanent / 40 hours a week


• Hourly Rate: £14.93ph - Overtime paid at enhanced rate


• Location: Hub 5 Hinckley - Hub 5 Burbage, Hinckley LE10 3FF


• Shift Pattern: Tuesday to Saturday / Saturday to Wednesday


• Hours of Work: 18:30 to 03:00

DPD UK is a member of Geopost who are a market leader in parcel delivery and e-commerce solutions, providing a broad range of delivery and innovative services for customers worldwide. DPD UK has a turnover of nearly £2 billion and our aim is to be the most sustainable delivery company in the UK. At DPD UK we also aim to deliver the best service, use the best technology and recruit and retain the best people in the industry.

DPD is a Valuable 500 company and a Disability Confident Employer.

Job Description

As a Plant Operative you will find that no two nights are the same, with state-of-the-art sortation equipment and all the tools required to do the job efficiently.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring and policing parcel compliance in the hub, ensuring all items meet size and weight regulations.


• Clearing induct and sorter blockages promptly to maintain smooth operations.


• Working to improve Hub KPIs, including throughput rates and accuracy metrics.


• Escalating issues to management in a timely and appropriate manner.


• Utilising good communication skills to liaise effectively with team members and other departments.


• Maintaining a proactive, positive attitude with a willingness to learn and adapt to new processes.


• Strictly adhering to company Health and Safety Policies at all times.


• Supporting the hub operation as and when required, including assisting in other areas during peak periods.


• Ensuring the work area is kept clean, tidy, and hazard-free throughout the shift.


• Collaborating with colleagues to meet nightly targets and deadlines.


• Adapting to changing priorities and workloads during busy periods or unforeseen circumstances.

Qualifications

What we are looking for:

• Strong work ethic and self-motivation, crucial for maintaining high performance standards


• High attention to detail, essential for accurate parcel handling and processing


• Good organisational skills to effectively manage workload and meet operational targets


• Demonstrated ability to perform efficiently under high-pressure situations and strict deadlines


• Flexibility, willingness and capability to adapt to various roles within the warehouse environment as operational needs dictate


• Physical capacity to lift, load, and carry items weighing up to 25kg on a regular basis


• Some understanding of Health and Safety practices within a warehouse setting would be advantageous


• Demonstrating the core DPD DNA values of Passion, Respect, Honesty, Flexibility, Caring, and Accountability in all aspects of your work.

Additional Information

Successful candidates will receive comprehensive training, along with appropriate uniform and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as per company standards and safety regulations.

We recognise that our people are at the heart of our business, without them we wouldn’t be able to deliver our award-winning service to millions of customers across the country each day. It’s important to us that we demonstrate our recognition of you in providing you with more than just a salary and job stability. To name but a few…

About our Benefits

• Holiday trading


• Enhanced maternity and paternity package


• Free life assurance of 4 x salary on joining the pension scheme


• Free onsite car parking for all employees


• Health Kiosks visiting every location


• Unum Help@Hand - essential health and wellbeing services for all employees and eligible family members


• Discounted shopping from 100’s of retailers including up to 5% off supermarket shopping


• Milestone Days off to celebrate with your family and friends


• For employees who regularly use a screen as part of their job we offer free eye tests and support with the cost of glasses

Joining DPD can lead to not just a stable job but also a career. DPD prides itself on recognising and developing talent alongside a desire to promote from within. As a continually growing and evolving organisation, we are proud to offer a great number of development and promotion opportunities.

If you identify with our aims and values and can help us deliver our customers' promises, then this is the job for you!