Warehouse Operative - Nights

DPD Group; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay nights £14.93 per hour + enhanced/

Career progression within the company

Milestone days/Extra time off

Unum Help@Hand health services

Grocery discounts

Free Life Assurance (4x salary)

Job summary

DPD Group in Ipswich is seeking a Warehouse Operative for night shifts to drive fast-paced parcel handling. You will load, unload, scan, and sort items, working on feet all shift to support reliable delivery services.

Full training provided, with uniform and PPE supplied. Expect collaboration with a close-knit team and opportunities for progression within the company.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic and ability to hit targets.
• Team player in a close-knit team.
• Reliable and committed to 100% effort.
• Honest, respectful, and customer-focused.
• Physically able to lift and stay on your feet.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading, scanning, and sorting parcels with precision.
• Handling items up to 25kg.
• Using technology systems to route parcels to the right place on time.
• Operating warehouse equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintaining health, safety and housekeeping standards.
• Conducting quality control checks and reporting discrepancies promptly.
• Collaborating with teammates to meet daily targets and shift objectives.
• Adhering to attendance expectations and reliability.

Skills

Hustle

Team player

Reliability

Values

Physicality

Job description

• Job Title: Weekly Depot Operative Nights
• Function: Warehousing
• Vacancy Type: Permanent - Full Time

Company 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: £14.93 per hour + 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

• Days of Work:Various Days of work
• Hours of Work:02:00 AM Start
• 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 andreporting 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.

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