Warehouse Operative - Nights

DPD Group UK; Leeds; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider in Leeds is seeking a Warehouse Operative to ensure efficient parcel movement. Responsibilities include unloading, sorting, and loading parcels while maintaining health and safety standards. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong work ethic, attention to detail, and the physical capacity to handle heavy items. Comprehensive training and benefits are provided.

Benefits

Holiday trading

Enhanced maternity and paternity packages

Health kiosks

Wellbeing services

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Self-motivated individual with a strong work ethic.
• Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 25kg.
• Understanding of Health and Safety practices is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute unloading, scanning, sorting, and loading of parcels.
• Ensure secure transit of items through the network.
• Maintain health and safety standards.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Flexibility

Job description

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 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 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
• 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 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.

About our benefits:

We recognise that our people are at the heart of our business, and we offer benefits such as holiday trading, enhanced maternity and paternity packages, free life assurance, onsite parking, health kiosks, wellbeing services, shopping discounts, milestone days off, and support for eye health.

Joining DPD can lead to a stable job and a career. We promote from within and provide numerous development opportunities.

If you share our values and can help us deliver on our promises, apply today!