Plant Sortation Operative – Nights

Job Description

As a Plant Operative you will find that no two nights are the same, with state‑of‑the‑art sortation equipment and all the tools required to do the job efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitoring and policing parcel compliance in the hub, ensuring all items meet size and weight regulations.
• Clearing induct and sorter blockages promptly to maintain smooth operations.
• Working to improve hub key performance indicators, including throughput rates and accuracy metrics.
• Escalating issues to management in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Utilising good communication skills to liaise effectively with team members and other departments.
• Maintaining a proactive, positive attitude with a willingness to learn and adapt to new processes.
• Strictly adhering to company health and safety policies at all times.
• Supporting the hub operation as and when required, including assisting in other areas during peak periods.
• Ensuring the work area is kept clean, tidy, and hazard‑free throughout the shift.
• Collaborating with colleagues to meet nightly targets and deadlines.
• Adapting to changing priorities and workloads during busy periods or unforeseen circumstances.

Qualifications

What we are looking for:

• Strong work ethic and self‑motivation, crucial for maintaining high performance standards.
• High attention to detail, essential for accurate parcel handling and processing.
• Good organisational skills to effectively manage workload and meet operational targets.
• Demonstrated ability to perform efficiently under high‑pressure situations and strict deadlines.
• Flexibility, willingness and capability to adapt to various roles within the warehouse environment as operational needs dictate.
• Physical capacity to lift, load, and carry items weighing up to 25 kg on a regular basis.
• Some understanding of health and safety practices within a warehouse setting would be advantageous.
• Demonstrating 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.

Benefits

• Holiday trading.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity package.
• Free life assurance of 4 times salary on joining the pension scheme.
• Free onsite car parking for all employees.
• Health kiosks visiting every location.
• Unum Help@Hand – essential health and wellbeing services for all employees and eligible family members.
• 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.

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