Warehouse Operative - Nights
Job description
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Company Description
LOCATION: DPD Bicester, Unit D, Symmetry Park, Bicester, OX26 6GF
Ready to join the company that aims to be the UK’s most sustainable premium delivery carrier? We’re looking for high-energy Warehouse Operatives to join our team. DPD. We are a £2 billion industry leader focused on sustainability, innovation, and taking care of the people who keep us moving.
DPD UK is a member of Geopost who are a market leader in parcel delivery and e-commerce solutions, providing a broad range of delivery and innovative services for customers worldwide.
Why DPD? (The Good Stuff)
We know there’s more to life than just a paycheck. We offer a benefits package designed for the modern world:
- Pay Nights: £14.93 per hour + enhanced overtime rates.
- Stability & Growth: Genuine career progression as we promote from within. Start in the warehouse, move into management just like many of our current leaders have.
- Extra Time Off: Milestone Days to celebrate life’s big moments + Holiday Trading.
- Wellbeing First: Free Unum "Help@Hand" 24/7 health services for you and your family.
- Big Discounts: Save up to 5% on your weekly grocery shop and at 100s of top retailers.
- Financial Peace of Mind: Free Life Assurance (4x salary).
Job Description
Contract Type: Permanent 40 Hours Per Week
Days of Work: Monday to Friday
Shift Pattern: 00:00 - 08:30
This is a fast-paced, physical role and you will be on your feet all shift but as a warehouse operative you will be the backbone of our operation playing a critical role in DPD continuing to deliver outstanding service. Key duties include;
- Loading and unloading, scanning, and sorting parcels with precision.
- Handling items up to 30kg (who needs a gym membership when you can keep fit whilst you work!).
- Using our tech to ensure every parcel gets to the right place at the right time.
You’ll receive: Full training from Day 1 and all required uniform and PPE
Qualifications
What You Bring to the Team
- The Hustle: You’ve got a strong work ethic and love hitting targets.
- Team Player: You love working as part of a close knit supportive team
- Reliability: You show up and give it 100%.
- Values: You’re honest, respectful, and care about the service you provide.
- Physicality: You’re comfortable lifting and staying on your feet.
DPD is a Disability Confident Employer and a member of the Valuable 500. We value your unique perspective. To find out why DPD is a great place to work for everyone please click on the following link - You & DPD
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Application advice
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⭐ Highlight your warehouse or logistics experience prominently as DPD specifically seeks operatives with physical handling skills
📊 Quantify your lifting capacity and stamina: 'Handled 200+ parcels per shift, lifting items up to 30kg consistently'
🌙 Emphasise your night shift availability and reliability as this is a midnight-8:30am role requiring consistent attendance
🎯 Mention any experience with scanning technology or warehouse management systems as DPD uses tech for parcel tracking
🤝 Show your team player mentality as DPD values close-knit supportive teams in their warehouse operations
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- •Processed 250+ parcels per night shift, maintaining 99.8% scanning accuracy across 8.5-hour warehouse operations
- •Safely handled items up to 30kg during high-volume distribution periods, meeting DPD's quality and safety standards
- •Collaborated with 12-person night team to achieve daily sorting targets of 2,000+ parcels for next-day delivery
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Dear Hiring Manager,
DPD's position as the UK's most sustainable premium delivery carrier aligns perfectly with my interest in joining a logistics leader that values both innovation and employee development. Your Night Warehouse Operative role at Bicester requires the physical stamina and reliability that I bring, along with experience in parcel handling and scanning technology.
My background in warehouse operations has prepared me for the fast-paced environment of processing parcels up to 30kg during night shifts. I understand the critical importance of accuracy in sorting and scanning to maintain DPD's outstanding service standards.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How would you handle scanning and sorting 300+ parcels during a busy night shift?
- ›What experience do you have with warehouse management systems or handheld scanners?
- ›How do you ensure accuracy when processing parcels under time pressure?
- ›Describe your approach to safely lifting items up to 30kg repeatedly during an 8.5-hour shift
- ›What PPE would you expect to use in a parcel distribution warehouse?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you had to work as part of a close-knit team to meet tight deadlines
- ›Describe a situation where you showed reliability during challenging working conditions
- ›How do you maintain your work ethic during repetitive physical tasks?
- ›Give an example of when you went above and beyond to ensure quality service
- ›Tell me about a time you had to adapt to new technology or processes in a fast-paced environment
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you had to work as part of a close-knit team to meet tight deadlines
Describe a situation where you showed reliability during challenging working conditions