About this role
Company Description
Contract Type: Permanent / 40 hours a weekHourly Rate: £12.71ph - Overtime paid at enhanced rateLocation: DPD Hub 5Hinckley, LE10 3FFShift Pattern / Hours of Work: 08:00 - 16:30 (For the first week you will be required to work our night shift starting at 23:00 to learn the operation and will then move onto the day shift) 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. DPD UK has a turnover of nearly £2 billion and our aim is to be the most sustainable delivery company in the UK. At DPD UK we also aim to deliver the best service, use the best technology and recruit and retain the best people in the industry.
DPD is a Valuable 500 company and a Disability Confident Employer.
Job Description
As a Sortation Operative you will find that no two days are the same, with state of the art sortation equipment and all the tools required to do the job, you will be required to unload, scan, sort and load our parcels, ensuring that their journey through our Hub is safe and swift.
This position plays a crucial part in ensuring DPD maintains its commitment to exceptional customer service.
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
Successful candidates must be prepared for the physical demands of the role and committed to maintaining the highest standards of service.
Qualifications
What we are looking for:
Strong work ethic and self-motivation, crucial for maintaining high performance standardsHigh attention to detail, essential for accurate parcel handling and processingGood organisational skills to effectively manage workload and meet operational targetsDemonstrated ability to perform efficiently under high-pressure situations and strict deadlinesFlexibility, willingness and capability to adapt to various roles within the warehouse environment as operational needs dictatePhysical capacity to lift, load, and carry items weighing up to 25kg on a regular basisSome understanding of Health and Safety practices within a warehouse setting would be advantageousDemonstrating 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 and job stability. To name but a few…
Holiday tradingEnhanced maternity and paternity package Free life assurance of 4 x salary on joining the pension schemeFree onsite car parking for all employeesHealth Kiosks visiting every locationUnum Help@Hand - essential health and wellbeing services for all employees and eligible family membersDiscounted shopping from 100’s of retailers including up to 5% off supermarket shoppingMilestone 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.