Logistics Operative - Nights in Tamworth

LOCATION: DPD Tamworth - Unit 4 Indurent Park, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B78 2FG

Ready to join the company that aims to be the UK’s most sustainable premium delivery carrier? We’re looking for high-energy Logistic Operatives to join our team. DPD 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)

• 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 e.g Your Birthday + 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
Salary: £30,995 - increasing to £32,495 on completion of relevant MHE training
Hours of Work: 16:30 to 01:00 (Saturday and Sunday hours are 15:00 to 23:30)
Shift Patterns Available: Sunday to Thursday / Monday to Friday / Tuesday to Saturday

DPD Logistics are a fulfilment warehouse; we hold stock for a number of key customers at our site in Tamworth and as a Logistics Operative you will be required to pick and pack to meet consumer demand. 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 logistics operation playing an important role in DPD continuing to deliver outstanding service.

Key duties include:

• Loading and unloading, scanning, picking and packing parcels with precision.
• Handling items up to 25kg.
• Using our tech to ensure every parcel gets to the right place at the right time.
• Operation of different Material Handling Equipment (MHE) including Counter Balance, Flexi Trucks and Man Riders.

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.