Warehouse Operative
Warehouse Operative
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Job Description
As a warehouse operative you are vital to the safe and efficient movement of our parcels in our depots. You are a crucial cog in ensuring that DPD provides a service that genuinely makes a difference to our customers. Your responsibilities will include:
- Unloading incoming deliveries from various vehicles including lorries and vans
- Accurately scanning and logging all parcels into our computerised system
- Sorting parcels according to their destination and priority
- Loading outgoing vehicles efficiently and safely
- Operating warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks and forklifts (training provided)
- Maintaining a clean and organised work area to ensure safety and efficiency
- Adhering to all health and safety regulations and company policies
- Assisting in the training of new team members as required
- Participating in team meetings and contributing ideas for process improvements
As a warehouse operative you will find that no two days are the same. Equipped with all the tools needed to do the job you will be required to handle parcels of various sizes and weights ensuring their journey through our network is safe and swift.
Some of the parcels you will be handling are large/heavy items weighing up to 25kg. This is a physically demanding job so you must be able to lift load and carry to perform your duties effectively.
Our depots operate 365 days a year and as part of our warehouse team you will be required to work shifts. Flexibility and adaptability are key attributes for success in this role.
Qualifications :
What were looking for:
- Passion and selfdetermination
- Eye for detail
- Organised
- Ability to work under pressure
- Flexibility and adaptability to work across various areas of the warehouse
- Ability to lift load and carry items weighing up to 25kg
- Knowledge of Health and Safety practices within a warehouse environment would be advantageous
- Basic computer literacy for operating computerised systems
- Excellent communication skills to work effectively within a team
- Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic
- Ability to work in a fastpaced environment
- Previous warehouse or logistics experience is beneficial but not essential
- Willingness to learn and operate warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks and forklifts
- Physical stamina to stand for extended periods and walk long distances during shifts
Full training uniform and PPE is provided
Additional Information :
About our benefits:
We recognise that our people are at the heart of our business without them we wouldnt be able to deliver our awardwinning service to millions of customers across the country each day. Its 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 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
- Umum / Vitality at Work
- Discounted shopping from 100s 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.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Parttime
Employment Type
Part-time
