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Night Warehouse Operative - DXF

DX Network Services·Cambridge·Posted 9h ago
💰 £28k/year
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Job description

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An exciting new Warehouse Operative opportunity at DX! 

 *** This is a Nightshift vacancy***

About Us

DX are a market leading provider of a wide range of delivery services, including parcel freight, secure, courier and logistics services.

We provide a wide range of specialist delivery services to both business and residential addresses across the UK and Ireland. We have three divisions, DX Freight, DX Express and DX Logistics. Our approach is straight-forward and no-nonsense. Our goal is to Deliver Exactly to our customers’ requirements. Key to what we do at DX is our people and we are incredibly proud of the dedicated team we have built.

At DX, we are committed to ensuring equality of opportunity for all irrespective of race, gender, disability, belief, sexual orientation, age or socio-economic background.

Benefits:

At DX, our people are the foundation of our success. We reward our employees by providing different benefits at various stages of your employment with us, the most recent benefit we have added is Company Healthcare, which you become eligible for after 6 months of continuous service. This is a company paid for scheme at Level 1 allowing you to claim back for dental care and optician fees amongst other things.  This is just one of the benefits that come with working at DX, the others are listed below:

  • Competitive Rates of Pay
  • Life Assurance
  • Enhanced Maternity & Paternity
  • Holidays: 20 days increasing with length of service + bank holidays
  • Long Service Recognition scheme
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • Employee Assistance programme including 24/7 Virtual GP
  • DX Discounts Portal
  • Excellent opportunities for career progression

Role summary:

DX Warehouse Operatives are responsible to ensure the safe and efficient unloading and loading of freight from vehicles into, and from the site. They will also support the delivery operation to ensure the correct freight is loaded to complete the delivery routes.

Key responsibilities:

  • Represent DX in a professional manner at all times
  • Follow all aspects of DX Manual Handling and safe working policies, including the correct use of all PPE
  • Observe and adhere to all DX procedures and policies at all times
  • Handle all freight with care and attention
  • Access and egress vehicles using the correct means
  • Use the correct equipment and methods for handling and moving all freight
  • Ensure all deliveries are loaded safely prior to leaving the site
  • Report all damages immediately to your line manager
  • Ensure all freight being loaded or unloaded matches relevant paperwork / scanner information
  • Ensure that customers freight is transported, stored safely and treated with respect
  • Ensure the security of freight and company assets by reporting any suspicious activity to your line manager or the security team
  • Ensure the warehouse is kept tidy and H&S issues are reported immediately

We look forward to hearing from you!

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Key skills

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Must-have skills
Manual handlingPPE usageNight shift availabilityFreight handlingH&S compliance
Nice-to-have
Scanner operationWarehouse experienceDelivery operationsVehicle access procedures
Soft skills
Attention to detailProfessional representationSafety consciousnessTeamworkReliabilityCommunication
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Application advice

5 AI-generated recommendations to maximise your chances.

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🚛 Emphasise your manual handling experience and any relevant certifications at the top of your CV as DX specifically mentions manual handling policies

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📦 Highlight experience with freight, parcel handling, or warehouse operations as this directly matches their core business requirements

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🌙 Mention your availability for night shift work prominently as this is explicitly a nightshift vacancy

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📊 Quantify your warehouse achievements: 'Processed 500+ parcels per shift with 99.8% accuracy'

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🔒 Showcase any experience with security protocols or asset protection as DX emphasises freight security and reporting suspicious activity

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  • Processed 400+ parcels per night shift using handheld scanners, achieving 99.5% accuracy in freight matching with delivery paperwork
  • Operated manual handling equipment to load 25 delivery vehicles nightly, completing all routes within 6-hour operational window
  • Maintained warehouse H&S standards across 15,000 sq ft facility, reporting 12 potential hazards that prevented workplace incidents

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Dear Hiring Manager,

DX Network Services' reputation as a market-leading delivery provider makes this Night Warehouse Operative role exactly the career move I'm seeking. My experience in manual handling and freight operations, combined with my commitment to H&S compliance, aligns perfectly with your requirements for safe and efficient warehouse operations.

My background in warehouse operations and night shift work has prepared me to excel in this demanding environment. I understand the critical importance of accurate freight handling, proper PPE usage, and maintaining security protocols that DX values.

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Interview questions

10 questions generated from this advert.

Technical

  • How would you ensure accurate freight matching with scanner information and paperwork?
  • What manual handling techniques would you use for different types of freight?
  • How would you properly access and egress delivery vehicles safely?
  • What PPE would you use for different warehouse operations?
  • How would you report and handle damaged freight during operations?

Behavioural

  • Tell me about a time you worked night shifts and how you maintained performance
  • Describe a situation where you had to follow strict safety procedures under pressure
  • Give an example of when you noticed something suspicious and how you handled it
  • Tell me about a time you had to work as part of a team to meet delivery deadlines
  • Describe how you would maintain professionalism when representing a company
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1Question

Tell me about a time you worked night shifts and how you maintained performance

During my previous warehouse role, I worked permanent night shifts for 18 months processing online retail orders. The challenge was maintaining accuracy when handling 350+ items per shift during peak periods. I developed a systematic approach, taking 10-minute breaks every 2 hours and using a checklist system to verify each order. I also adjusted my sleep schedule, sleeping 7am-3pm consistently. This routine helped me maintain 98.2% picking accuracy throughout my tenure, even during Christmas peak when volumes increased by 40%. My supervisor recognised this consistency by promoting me to team leader after 12 months.
2Question

Describe a situation where you had to follow strict safety procedures under pressure

During a busy Friday evening shift at our distribution centre, we were 2 hours behind schedule with 8 delivery trucks waiting to be loaded. Despite the pressure from management to speed up, I noticed a colleague attempting to lift a 35kg package alone, which violated our manual handling policy. I immediately stopped the operation and called for a second person to assist with the two-person lift procedure. Although this added 5 minutes to our loading time, it prevented a potential back injury. We completed all 8 trucks safely by extending the shift by 30 minutes, and management later commended me for prioritising safety over speed.

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