Warehouse Operative Nights

The Opportunity Hub UK; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Warehouse Operatives for night shifts in Gloucestershire. This role involves hands-on work with parcel handling and sorting, ensuring a smooth and efficient operation within a rapidly growing company. With a commitment to sustainability and excellence, the company offers great development opportunities and a secure future. Ideal candidates will be hardworking, flexible, and ready to contribute to a team that values passion, respect, and accountability. If you're looking for a rewarding career in a supportive environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Cycle2Work Scheme

Dining Cards

Holiday Trading

Retail Discounts

Qualifications

• Hands-on role ensuring efficient parcel handling and sorting.
• Ability to implement health and safety and security policies.

Responsibilities

• Handle parcels manually or mechanically as directed.
• Monitor and prevent damage to goods and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies.

Skills

Parcel Handling

Health and Safety Compliance

Flexibility

Attention to Detail

Tools

Sortation Equipment

Job description

Warehouse Operative Nights, Gloucestershire

Location:

Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Design

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

BH-1559-27

Job Views:

6

Posted:

04.04.2025

Expiry Date:

19.05.2025

Job Description:

Our client is one of the fastest growing express parcel delivery companies in the UK, with a turnover of £1.9 billion. As a multi award-winning company that has been voted the nation’s favourite parcel carrier for eight years running, they have a very clear strategy to support their enviable position. They deliver the best service, use the best technology, recruit and retain the best people in the industry and be the UK's most sustainable delivery company.

They are currently recruiting for Warehouse Operatives to work nights at their Depot in Gloucester GL2 2AP. Their rapid growth means you can look forward to a secure and rewarding future with great development opportunities in an increasingly successful and expanding company.

They have fantastic opportunities for hardworking, driven and flexible individuals to join their team. You will have a hands-on role, ensuring that all their customers parcels are unloaded from their vehicles, sorted through their industry leading sortation equipment and sent back on their way for next day delivery across their Network.

Key Responsibilities:

1. To handle parcels within the specified parcel definition, either manually or mechanically as directed by the Shift Manager
2. To use the available equipment to complete security checks
3. To ensure that available equipment is in full working order and report any faults if required
4. To monitor and prevent damage to goods and to inform a Shift Manager where damage is identified
5. To monitor and prevent damage to vehicles and machinery and to inform a Shift Manager where damage is identified
6. To implement the Health and Safety Policy, ensuring and maintaining a safe working environment at all times
7. To implement the Security Policy ensuring and maintaining a secure passage of goods for the customer
8. Carry out such other duties as may reasonably be requested by the Management or the Shift Manager
9. Demonstrate the core DPD DNA values of Passion, Respect, Honesty, Flexibility, Hard Work and Accountability.

Qualifications:

Shift Patterns Available:
5 nights per week working from 23:30 to 08:00
4 nights per week working from 23:30 to 09:30

Our depots are operational 365 days a year so weekend working will be required.

Additional Information:

Ideally we are looking for someone who is available to start immediately. In return we can offer you a competitive hourly rate. As well as this you have access to some other fantastic optional benefits such as Cycle2Work Scheme, Dining Cards, Holiday trading and discounts and savings on 1000’s of retailers.

DPD is a Valuable 500 company and a Disability Confident Employer.

Salary Benefits:

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Created on 04/04/2025 by The Opportunity Hub UK