Warehouse Operative - Nights

DPD UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay Nights

Career progression

Milestone days

Wellbeing support

Retail discounts

Life assurance

Job summary

DPD UK in Barking (IG11 7SD) is seeking high‑energy Warehouse Operatives for a permanent 35 hours per week role. You’ll load, scan, sort parcels, handle items up to 25 kg, and operate warehouse equipment in a fast‑paced environment.

You’ll receive full training from Day 1, uniform and PPE, and you’ll enjoy benefits including enhanced overtime, career progression, milestone time off, wellbeing support, retailer discounts, and life assurance.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic and ability to hit targets.
• Collaborative team member with reliable attendance.
• Honest, respectful and customer‑focussed in service delivery.
• Comfortable with lifting and staying on your feet.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading, scanning, and sorting parcels with precision and accuracy.
• Handling items up to 25kg and maintaining fitness through work.
• Using technology systems to route parcels correctly and on time.
• Operating warehouse equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintaining health, safety and housekeeping standards in the warehouse.
• Performing quality checks and reporting discrepancies or damaged items.
• Collaborating with the team to meet daily targets and shift objectives.
• Adhering to attendance expectations and reliability.

Skills

The Hustle

Team Player

Reliability

Values

Physicality

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: £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 Barking, IG11 7SD

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: £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

• Contract Type: Permanent – 35 Hours Per Week
• Days of Work: Sun-Thur / Tue - Sat.
• Hours of Work: 02:00 - 08:30

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 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.