Our client is one of the fastest growing express parcel delivery companies in the UK, with a turnover of £1.9 billion. As a multi award-winning company that has been voted the nation’s favourite parcel carrier for eight years running, they have a very clear strategy to support their enviable position. They deliver the best service, use the best technology, recruit and retain the best people in the industry and be the UK's most sustainable delivery company.
Job Description
They are currently recruiting for Warehouse Operatives to work nights at their Depot in Gloucester GL2 2AP.
Their rapid growth means you can look forward to a secure and rewarding future with great development opportunities in an increasingly successful and expanding company.
They have fantastic opportunities for hardworking, driven and flexible individuals to join their team. You will have a hands-on role, ensuring that all their customers parcels are unloaded from their vehicles, sorted through their industry leading sortation equipment and sent back on their way for next day delivery across their Network.
The key responsibilities of this role are:
To handle parcels within the specified parcel definition, either manually or mechanically as directed by the Shift Manager
To use the available equipment to complete security checks
To ensure that available equipment is in full working order and report any faults if required
To monitor and prevent damage to goods and to inform a Shift Manager where damage is identified
To monitor and prevent damage to vehicles and machinery and to inform a Shift Manager where damage is identified
To implement the Health and Safety Policy, ensuring and maintaining a safe working environment at all times
To implement the Security Policy ensuring and maintaining a secure passage of goods for the customer
Carry out such other duties as may reasonably be requested by the Management or the Shift Manager
Demonstrate the core DPD DNA values of Passion, Respect, Honesty, Flexibility, Hard Work and Accountability.
Qualifications
Shift Patterns Available
5 nights per week working from 23:30 to 08:00
4 nights per week working from 23:30 to 09:30
Our depots are operational 365 days a year so weekend working will be required
Additional Information
Remuneration
Ideally we are looking for someone who is available to start immediately.
In return we can offer you a competitive hourly rate. As well as this you have access to some other fantastic optional benefits such as Cycle2Work Scheme, Dining Cards, Holiday trading and discounts and savings on 1000’s of retailers.
DPD is a Valuable 500 company and a Disability Confident Employer
