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 weighing 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.
Additional Information:
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:
We recognise that our people are at the heart of our business, without them we wouldn’t be able to deliver our award-winning service to millions of customers across the country each day. It’s important to us that we demonstrate our recognition of you in providing you with more than just a salary. These include;
* Free onsite car parking for all employees
* Unum Help@Hand - essential health and wellbeing services for you and eligible family members
* Health Kiosks visiting every location
* Vitality at Work
* Discounted shopping from 100’s of retailers including up to 5% off supermarket shopping
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.