Warehouse Operative - Nights

DPD UK; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay Nights

London Allowance

Overtime rates

Career progression

Milestone Days

Wellbeing support

Grocery discounts

Life Assurance

Job summary

DPD UK is seeking energetic Warehouse Operatives in Chelmsford to drive fast, accurate parcel handling and ensure smooth daily operations. You’ll receive full training from day one, a uniform and PPE, and become part of a team focused on sustainable delivery service.

You’ll benefit from hourly pay with London allowance where applicable, opportunities for progression from warehouse roles into management, milestone time-off, wellbeing support and retail discounts as part of a comprehensive

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic with a can-do attitude and readiness to be on your feet all shift.
• Able to work well in a close-knit warehouse team and hit daily targets.
• Reliable attendance and commitment to safe, accurate parcel handling.
• Comfortable with heavy lifting and physical tasks as part of daily duties.
• Demonstrates honesty, respect and care for service quality.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading, scanning, and sorting parcels with precision and accuracy.
• Handling items up to 25kg and staying active throughout the shift.
• Using technology systems to ensure correct parcel routing and timing.
• Operating warehouse equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintaining health, safety and housekeeping standards in the warehouse.
• Conducting quality checks and reporting discrepancies or damaged items.
• Collaborating with teammates to meet daily targets.
• Adhering to attendance expectations and reliability.

Skills

Work ethic

Team player

Reliability

Honest and respectful

Physical fitness

Job description

Ready to join the company that aims to be the UK’s most sustainable premium delivery carrier? We’re looking for high-energy Warehouse Operatives to join our team. DPD. We are a £2 billion industry leader focused on sustainability, innovation, and taking care of the people who keep us moving.

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.

Why DPD? (The Good Stuff)

We know there’s more to life than just a paycheck. We offer a benefits package designed for the modern world:

• Pay Nights: £14.93 per hour (£16.49 per hour London Depot Allowance) + enhanced overtime rates.
• Stability & Growth: Genuine career progression as we promote from within. Start in the warehouse, move into management just like many of our current leaders have.
• Extra Time Off: Milestone Days to celebrate life’s big moments e.g Your Birthday + Holiday Trading.
• Wellbeing First: Free Unum "Help@Hand" 24/7 health services for you and your family.
• Big Discounts: Save up to 5% on your weekly grocery shop and at 100s of top retailers.
• Financial Peace of Mind: Free Life Assurance (4x salary).

LOCATION: DPD Chelmsford

Ready to join the company that aims to be the UK’s most sustainable premium delivery carrier? We’re looking for high-energy Warehouse Operatives to join our team. DPD. We are a £2 billion industry leader focused on sustainability, innovation, and taking care of the people who keep us moving.

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.

Why DPD? (The Good Stuff)

We know there’s more to life than just a paycheck. We offer a benefits package designed for the modern world:

• Pay Nights: £14.93 per hour (£16.49 per hour London Depot Allowance) + enhanced overtime rates.
• Stability & Growth: Genuine career progression as we promote from within. Start in the warehouse, move into management just like many of our current leaders have.
• Extra Time Off: Milestone Days to celebrate life’s big moments e.g Your Birthday + Holiday Trading.
• Wellbeing First: Free Unum "Help@Hand" 24/7 health services for you and your family.
• Big Discounts: Save up to 5% on your weekly grocery shop and at 100s of top retailers.
• Financial Peace of Mind: Free Life Assurance (4x salary).

Job Description

This is a fast-paced, physical role and you will be on your feet all shift. As a warehouse operative, you will be the backbone of our operation, playing a critical role in DPD continuing to deliver outstanding service.

Key Duties Include:

• Loading and unloading, scanning, and sorting parcels with precision and accuracy
• Handling items up to 25kg (who needs a gym membership when you can keep fit whilst you work!)
• Using our technology systems to ensure every parcel gets to the right place at the right time
• Operating warehouse equipment including scanners, conveyor systems, and handling equipment safely and efficiently
• Maintaining high standards of health, safety, and housekeeping throughout the warehouse environment
• Conducting quality control checks to verify parcel condition and accurate labelling and reporting any discrepancies, damaged items, or system issues to your supervisor promptly
• Working collaboratively with team members to meet daily targets and shift objectives
• Adhering to attendance expectations and maintaining reliability throughout your shift

You’ll Receive: Full training from Day 1 and all required uniform and PPE

Qualifications

What You Bring to the Team

• The Hustle: You’ve got a strong work ethic and love hitting targets.
• Team Player: You love working as part of a close knit supportive team
• Reliability: You show up and give it 100%.
• Values: You’re honest, respectful, and care about the service you provide.
• Physicality: You’re comfortable lifting and staying on your feet.

DPD is a Disability Confident Employer and a member of the Valuable 500. We value your unique perspective.