Warehouse Operative - Nights

Dpdgroup; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform and PPE provided

Job summary

DPD is seeking a warehouse operative in the United Kingdom for a permanent, full-time role (35 hours/week) with Sunday-Thursday or Tuesday-Saturday shifts and 00:00–07:30 hours. You will be on your feet, loading/unloading, sorting parcels, and using scanners and conveyors to ensure accurate delivery routing.

Full training and PPE are provided. The role emphasizes reliability, teamwork, and maintaining safety and quality control.

Qualifications

• 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 %.
• Values: You’re honest, respectful, and care about the service you provide.
• Physicality: You're comfortable lifting and staying on your feet.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload, scan, and sort parcels with precision.
• Handle items up to 25kg and stay fit during shifts.
• Use technology systems to ensure parcels go to the right place at the right time.
• Operate warehouse equipment safely (scanners, conveyors, handling equipment).
• Maintain health, safety and housekeeping standards in the warehouse.

Job description

Job Description

• Contract Type: Permanent – 35 Hours Per Week
• Days of Work: Sunday-Thursday/Tuesday-Saturday
• Hours of Work: 00:00-07:30

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 %.
• 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 . We value your unique perspective.