Warehouse Operative

DPD; Hinckley; Presencial; GBP 17.000 - 24.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Holiday trading

Enhanced maternity and paternity

Free life assurance 4 x salary on join

Free onsite car parking

Health Kiosks

Unum Help@Hand

Discounted shopping

Milestone days off

Eye tests reimbursement

Descripción de la vacante

DPD UK is inviting applications for the Hub 5 Sortation Operative Nights role. You will unload, scan, sort and load parcels using state-of-the-art equipment, ensuring safe and swift processing through our hub.

This permanent full-time position requires physical work, adherence to health and safety, and the ability to rotate across warehouse areas. Demonstrates the DP D DNA values in daily tasks and customer service commitment.

Formación

• Strong work ethic and self-motivation for high performance.
• High attention to detail for accurate parcel handling.
• Good organisational skills to manage workload and meet targets.
• Ability to perform efficiently under high pressure and strict deadlines.
• Flexibility to adapt to various roles within warehouse operations.
• Physical capacity to lift, load and carry items up to 25kg.
• Some understanding of Health and Safety practices in a warehouse setting.
• Demonstrating the DPD DNA values of Passion, Respect, Honesty, Flexibility, Caring, and Accountability.

Responsabilidades

• Unloading, scanning, sorting, and loading parcels with precision and care.
• Ensure swift and secure transit of items through the network.
• Handle large and heavy parcels weighing up to 25kg.
• Maintain a high level of physical capability to meet role demands.
• Adhere to shift patterns as part of a 365-day operational schedule.
• Uphold strict health and safety standards at all times.
• Demonstrate flexibility to work across warehouse areas as required.
• Maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Exhibit strong organisational skills to manage workload effectively.
• Perform duties efficiently under pressure to meet deadlines.

Conocimientos

Strong work ethic

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Under pressure

Flexibility

Physical capacity to lift 25kg

Health and safety awareness

DPD values

Descripción del empleo

• Job Title: Hub 5 Sortation Operative Nights
• Function: Warehousing
• Vacancy Type: Permanent - Full Time

Company Description

• Contract Type: Permanent Full Time
• Salary: £14.93ph - Overtime paid at enhanced rate
• Hours of Work: 19:00 - 03:30

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 Sortation Operative you will find that no two days are the same, with state of the art sortation equipment and all the tools required to do the job, you will be required to unload, scan, sort and load our parcels, ensuring that their journey through our Hub is safe and swift.

This position plays a crucial part in ensuring DPD maintains its commitment to exceptional customer service.

Key responsibilities include:

• Executing the unloading, scanning, sorting, and loading of parcels with precision and care
• Ensuring the swift and secure transit of items through our network
• Handling large and heavy parcels weighing up to 25kg
• Maintaining a high level of physical capability to meet the demands of the role
• Adhering to shift patterns as part of our 365-day operational schedule
• Upholding strict health and safety standards at all times
• Demonstrating flexibility to work across various areas of the warehouse as required
• Maintaining attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
• Exhibiting strong organisational skills to manage workload effectively
• Performing duties efficiently under pressure to meet deadlines

Successful candidates must be prepared for the physical demands of the role and committed to maintaining the highest standards of service.

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.

Additional Information

About our benefits:

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 regularlyuse 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!