DPD 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, we have a very clear strategy to support our enviable position. We will 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.

We are currently recruiting for Part Time Warehouse Operatives to work Nights at our Depot in Carlisle CA6 4RD Our rapid growth means you can look forward to a secure and rewarding future with great development opportunities in an increasingly successful and expanding company.

We have fantastic opportunities for hardworking, driven and flexible individuals to join our team. You will have a hands-on role, ensuring that all our customers parcels are unloaded from our vehicles, sorted through our industry leading sortation equipment and sent back on their way for next day delivery across our 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

Job Specific

Our depots operate 365 days a year and you will be required to work 5 night shifts a week so this could include some weekend working.

Shift Patterns are: 

Wednesday - Sunday (30 Hours)

OR

Friday - Monday (24 Hours) 

Working Times: 

3.30am - 9.30am (Sunday will be 4am -10am) 

Job Specifics

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