Warehouse Operative

DPD UK; Hinckley; Sur place; GBP 17 000 - 24 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Holiday trading

Enhanced maternity and paternity

Free life assurance 4x salary

Free onsite car parking

Health Kiosks

Unum Help@Hand

Discounted shopping

Milestone Days off

Eye tests and glasses support

Résumé du poste

DPD UK is seeking a Sortation Operative at DPD Hub 5 to unload, scan, sort and load parcels ensuring safe, swift movement through our network. You’ll work on a 19:00–03:30 shift, five days per week, handling items up to 25 kg with accuracy and care.

The role requires a strong work ethic, good organisation, and the ability to perform under pressure in a busy warehouse environment. Training and PPE are provided, with opportunities for progression within a growing logistics team.

Qualifications

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

Responsabilités

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

Connaissances

Strong work ethic

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Work under pressure

Flexibility

Lifting up to 25kg

Health & safety awareness

DPD DNA values

Description du poste

• 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.

• Contract Type: Permanent Full Time
• Working Hours Per Week: 40 Hours Per Week
• Salary: £14.93ph - Overtime paid at enhanced rate
• Location: DPD Hub 5
• Shift Pattern: 5 days per week
• 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.

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 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!