Plant Operative - Nights - FTC

Dpdgroup; Sandwell; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday trading

Enhanced maternity/paternity

Life assurance 4x salary

Free onsite parking

Health kiosks

Unum Help@Hand

Discount shopping

Milestone days off

Eye tests/glasses support

Job summary

DPD UK is seeking a Plant Operative for night shifts in our hub environment. You will work with state‑of‑the‑art sortation equipment, ensure parcels meet size and weight regulations, and clear blockages to maintain throughput.

You will collaborate with colleagues to meet nightly targets while maintaining safety and high quality standards. The role emphasises flexibility to adjust to changing priorities, strong organisational skills, and a proactive attitude in a fast-paced warehousing setting.

Qualifications

• Warehouse or hospi talty sector experience is beneficial.
• Willingness to work night shifts.
• Understanding of Health and Safety practices in a warehouse.

Responsibilities

• Monitor parcel compliance in the hub to ensure size/weight regulations.
• Clear induct and sorter blockages to maintain smooth operations.
• Work to improve hub KPIs, including throughput and accuracy.
• Escalate issues to management promptly.
• Liaise with team members and other departments using good communication.
• Maintain a proactive, positive attitude and adapt to new processes.
• Adhere to Health and Safety policies at all times.
• Support hub operations and assist in other areas during peak periods.
• Keep work area clean, tidy and hazard‑free during shifts.
• Collaborate with colleagues to meet nightly targets and deadlines.
• Adapt to changing priorities and workloads during busy periods.
• Demonstrate high work ethic and self‑motivation for high performance.
• Maintain high attention to detail in parcel handling and processing.
• Organise workload to meet operational targets.
• Operate under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Be flexible to take on various warehouse roles as needed.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Physical capacity

Health and safety awareness

Adaptability

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.,

• 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.
• 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.
• 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., 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…

• 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