Warehouse Operative - Nights

DPD UK; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay nights £14.93/hr (+ overtime)

Career progression (within the company

Milestone Days

Unum Health Service

Grocery discounts

Life Assurance 4x salary

Job summary

DPD UK is seeking energetic Warehouse Operatives to join our Durham site. The role is fast-paced and physical, with duties including loading, unloading, scanning, and sorting parcels up to 25kg.

You will be the backbone of our operation, ensuring timely delivery and accuracy using scanners and conveyors. You’ll receive full training from Day 1, a permanent 35-hour week across 5 days from 7, with uniform and PPE provided.

Qualifications

• You’ve got a strong work ethic and love hitting targets.
• You love working as part of a close knit supportive team.
• You show up and give it 100%.
• You’re honest, respectful, and care about the service you provide.
• You’re comfortable lifting and staying on your feet.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading, scanning, and sorting parcels with precision and accuracy.
• Handling items up to 25kg (you’ll stay fit on the job).
• Using technology systems to ensure parcels reach the right place on time.
• Operating warehouse equipment including scanners, conveyors and handling equipment safely.
• Maintaining high health, safety, and housekeeping standards in the warehouse.

Skills

Hustle

Team Player

Reliability

Values

Physicality

Tools

Scanners

Conveyor systems

Handling equipment

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: £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).

LOCATION: DPD Durham DL1 3GG

Job Description

• Contract Type: Permanent – 35 Hours Per Week
• Days of Work: Various, 5 from 7
• Hours of Work: 35

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.