Weekly Depot Operative Days

DPDgroup; Swansea; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in the UK is seeking a Warehouse Operative crucial for the efficient movement of parcels. Responsibilities include unloading, scanning, and sorting parcels, while maintaining safety standards. Candidates should demonstrate a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and the ability to lift heavy items. This position offers comprehensive training, competitive benefits including holiday trading and onsite health services, and opportunities for career growth within the company.

Benefits

Holiday trading

Enhanced maternity and paternity package

Free life assurance

Free onsite car parking

Health Kiosks

Discounted shopping

Milestone Days off

Free eye tests and glasses support

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic and self-motivation are crucial for high performance.
• Attention to detail is essential for accurate parcel handling.
• Good organisational skills are needed to manage workload effectively.
• Ability to work efficiently under high-pressure situations is required.
• Flexibility and willingness to adapt to various roles in the warehouse.
• Physical capacity to lift, load, and carry items up to 25kg regularly.

Responsibilities

• Execute unloading, scanning, sorting, and loading of parcels.
• Ensure swift and secure transit of items through the network.
• Handle large and heavy parcels weighing up to 25kg.
• Maintain a high level of physical capability for the role.
• Adhere to strict health and safety standards.
• Demonstrate flexibility in various warehouse areas.
• Maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Exhibit strong organisational skills to manage workload.

Skills

Strong work ethic and self-motivation

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Ability to perform efficiently under pressure

Flexibility to adapt

Physical capacity to lift heavy items

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 weight 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: What we are looking for:

• 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
• Demonstrated 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 on a regular basis
• 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.

Successful candidates will receive comprehensive training, along with appropriate uniform and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as per company standards and safety regulations.

Additional Information: About our 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 100's 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 we offer 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. As a continually growing and evolving organisation, we are proud to offer a great number of development and promotion opportunities. 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.