Warehouse Operative - Nights

DPD UK; Exeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading delivery company is seeking a Warehouse Operative to ensure the efficient movement of parcels. Candidates must have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to lift heavy packages. This permanent full-time position offers comprehensive training and various benefits, including health services and discounted shopping.

Benefits

Holiday trading

Enhanced maternity and paternity package

Free life assurance

Free onsite car parking

Health Kiosks

Wellbeing services

Discounted shopping

Milestone days off

Free eye tests

Qualifications

• Must maintain high performance standards.
• Essential for accurate parcel handling and processing.
• Ability to manage workload and meet targets.
• Efficiency under strict deadlines is crucial.
• Adaptability to various roles is needed.
• Regular lifting, loading, and carrying of heavy parcels required.
• Understanding of Health and Safety practices is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Unload, scan, sort, and load parcels efficiently.
• Ensure swift and secure parcel transit through the network.
• Handle large parcels weighing up to 25kg.
• Meet the physical demands of the role.
• Follow strict health and safety standards.
• Work across different warehouse areas as necessary.
• Manage workload effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Strong work ethic and self-motivation

High attention to detail

Good organisational skills

Ability to perform under pressure

Flexibility to adapt

Physical capacity to lift heavy items

Job description

Overview

Contract Type: Permanent Full Time

Working Hours Per Week: 40 Hours Per Week

Salary: £14.93ph - Overtime paid at enhanced rate

Location: Unit 1, Spitfire Avenue, Skypark, Clyst Honiton, Exeter, EX5 2FR

Shift Pattern: Sunday - Thursday

Hours of Work: 01:00am - 09:30am

DPD UK is a member of Geopost, a market leader in parcel delivery and e-commerce solutions. DPD UK delivers a broad range of delivery and innovative services for customers worldwide, with a turnover of nearly £2 billion. The company aims to be the most sustainable delivery company in the UK and 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.

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.

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 weigh 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
• Proven ability to perform efficiently under high-pressure situations and strict deadlines
• Flexibility 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 regularly
• 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 hundreds 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, 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. 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.