Warehouse Operative - NEW TEMPLATE MARCH 2025

TN United Kingdom; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Warehouse Operative in Sittingbourne. This role is vital for the efficient movement of parcels, requiring physical capability and a strong work ethic. Candidates will be trained and provided with necessary PPE. Benefits include holiday trading, enhanced family packages, and health services.

Benefits

Holiday trading

Enhanced maternity and paternity packages

Free life assurance

Free onsite car parking

Health Kiosks

Unum Help@Hand services

Discounted shopping

Milestone days off

Support for screen users

Qualifications

• Physical capacity to lift, load, and carry items weighing up to 25kg regularly.
• Some understanding of Health and Safety practices within a warehouse setting.

Responsibilities

• Executing unloading, scanning, sorting, and loading of parcels.
• Maintaining health and safety standards at all times.
• Demonstrating flexibility to work across various areas of the warehouse.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Ability to perform under pressure

Flexibility

Job description

Job Title: Warehouse Operative - NEW TEMPLATE MARCH 2025, Sittingbourne

Client:

DPDgroup

Location:

Sittingbourne

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

f0fd38a55c84

Job Views:

3

Posted:

17.05.2025

Expiry Date:

01.07.2025

Job Description:

The role of Warehouse Operative is critical to the safe and efficient movement of parcels within our depots. 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 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.

Benefits:

We recognise that our people are at the heart of our business, and we offer various benefits including:

• Holiday trading
• Enhanced maternity and paternity packages
• 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 thousands of retailers, including up to 5% off supermarket shopping
• Milestone days off to celebrate with your family and friends
• Support for employees who regularly use a screen as part of their job, including free eye tests and support with the cost of glasses