Warehouse Operative Nights

DPD Group UK; England; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading parcel delivery service in the United Kingdom is seeking a Warehouse Operative to efficiently handle the movement of parcels. The role emphasizes safety, flexibility, and strong organizational skills. Candidates should be able to perform physical tasks and adapt to various roles as needed. Comprehensive training and various benefits are provided to support employees in their roles.

Benefits

Holiday trading

Enhanced maternity and paternity package

Free life assurance

Free onsite car parking

Health Kiosks

Discounted shopping

Milestone Days off

Free eye tests for screen users

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic and self-motivation crucial for maintaining high performance standards.
• High attention to detail essential for accurate parcel handling and processing.
• Physical capacity to lift and carry items weighing up to 25kg regularly.

Responsibilities

• Execute unloading, scanning, sorting, and loading of parcels.
• Ensure swift and secure transit of items through the network.
• Adhere to health and safety standards at all times.

Skills

Strong work ethic and self-motivation

High attention to detail

Good organisational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Flexibility and adaptability

Job description

Overview

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

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 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

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 wouldnt be able to deliver our award-winning service to millions of customers across the country each day. Its 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 -essential health and wellbeing services for all employees and eligible family members
• Discounted shopping from 100s of retailers including up to 5% off supermarket shopping
• Milestone Days off to celebrate with your family and friends
• For employees who regularlyuse a screen as part of their job we offer free eye tests and support with the cost of glasses

Career Growth

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.

Application Note

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.

Job Details

Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Full-time

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Experience: years

Vacancy: 1