DPD
Company Description
LOCATION: DPD Raunds – Warth Park Way, Raunds, NN9 6NY
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).
Job Description
- Contract Type: Permanent – 32 Hours Per Week
- Days of Work: 4 from 7 – various shifts available
- Hours of Work: 00:00 to 08:30
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. To find out why DPD is a great place to work for everyone please click on the following link – You & DPD
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