Warehouse Operative - Nights

DPD UK; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading parcel delivery company in Bridgwater is hiring for a full-time warehouse role. Responsibilities include unloading, sorting, and loading parcels, while adhering to health and safety standards. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong organisational skills, the ability to lift up to 25kg, and a commitment to maintaining high performance standards. DPD offers a stable job with ample career development opportunities.

Benefits

Holiday trading

Enhanced maternity and paternity package

Free life assurance

Free onsite car parking

Health Kiosks at every location

Unum Help@Hand

Discounted shopping

Milestone Days off

Free eye tests for screen users

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate a strong work ethic and self-motivation.
• High attention to detail for accurate parcel handling.
• Good organisational skills to meet operational targets.
• Ability to perform efficiently under high-pressure situations.
• Flexibility to adapt to various roles in the warehouse.
• Physical ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 25kg.
• Understanding of Health and Safety practices is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Unload, scan, sort and load parcels with precision.
• Ensure swift and secure transit of items through the network.
• Handle large and heavy parcels weighing up to 25kg.
• Adhere to strict health and safety standards at all times.
• Demonstrate flexibility to work across various areas of the warehouse.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Flexibility

Physical capacity to lift 25kg

Job description

Overview

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.

Company Details

• Contract Type: Permanent Full Time
• Working Hours Per Week: 40 Hours Per Week
• Salary: £14.93ph
• Location: Woodlands Business Park, Bristol Rd, Somerset, TA6 4FJ
• Shift Pattern: Tuesday - Saturday
• Hours of Work: 01:00am to 09:30am

Responsibilities

• 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 which could weight 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

Qualifications

• 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

• 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! Apply today.