- Company: DPD Group UK
- Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, GB
- Part Time
- Newcastle upon Tyne, England, GB
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DPD Group UK at a glance
dpduk.comDPD Group UK (dpduk.com) is a major parcel delivery and logistics operator. Recent coverage includes labour disputes over pay and a trial of all-electric Mercedes-Benz HGVs, plus operator-licence notices for depot activity.
Warehouse Operative - Nights with DPD Group UK in Newcastle upon Tyne. This is a part-time position based at our depot, offering the chance to work within a busy distribution environment during overnight hours.
About This Position
Join our team as a Warehouse Operative on the night shift at our Newcastle depot. You'll be part of the logistics operation that keeps parcels moving across the UK. This role is ideal for individuals who prefer working overnight and want reliable part-time work in a structured warehouse environment. You'll contribute directly to our daily sortation and dispatch operations, working alongside experienced colleagues in a fast-paced setting.
Core Duties
- Load and unload parcels from delivery vehicles and dispatch containers
- Sort packages by destination and route using our warehouse management systems
- Scan and label items to ensure accurate tracking and traceability
- Stack and organize packages safely within designated storage areas
- Operate pallet trucks and other standard warehouse equipment
- Maintain cleanliness and safety standards throughout your shift
- Report any damaged goods or discrepancies promptly
- Comply with health and safety procedures at all times
What We're Looking For
- Physical fitness and ability to lift heavy items regularly
- Reliability and punctuality, especially for night-shift commitments
- Basic numeracy skills and attention to detail
- Willingness to work as part of a team in a fast-moving environment
- Valid UK right to work documentation
- Enthusiasm for working nights and contributing to our operations
- Previous warehouse experience is valued but not essential
Working at DPD Group UK
DPD Group UK is one of the nation's leading parcel delivery providers, operating a nationwide network of depots and distribution centres. Our Newcastle location is a key hub in our operations, and we value team members who share our commitment to getting parcels to customers on time. Working on the night shift with us means joining a dedicated team, accessing structured employment, and being part of a well-established logistics operation.
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Public news has focused on industrial tension: reports of mass sackings and alleged “revenge” dismissals of drivers who criticised pay cuts (The Guardian; World Socialist Web Site). Separately, trade press notes fleet electrification trials. No verified employee-review scores are in the provided data.
- Mullvad's campaign against EU chat control
- Zelensky leaves White House after angry meeting
- In Nord Stream attack, US officials use proxy media to blame proxy Ukraine
- Hackers disrupt payroll for thousands of employers, including hospitals
Recent news
- DPD uses mass sackings against UK delivery workers standing up against pay cuts - World Socialist Web Site
- Delivery firm DPD accused of ‘revenge’ sacking drivers who criticised pay cuts - The Guardian
- DPD launches trial of all-electric Mercedes-Benz HGV - Parcel and Postal Technology International
- GOODS VEHICLE OPERATOR’S LICENCE: DPD Group UK Ltd - Hounslow Herald
- DPD tests electric Terberg tug at UK delivery hub - Charged EVs
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Working in Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear
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Role is based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, North East England (on-site, not remote). England forms most of Great Britain, bordering Scotland and Wales, with the North Sea to the east—see Wikipedia: England.
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It is located on the island of Great Britain, of which it covers about 62%, and more than 100 smaller adjacent islands. England shares a land border with Scotland to the north and another land border with Wales to the west, and is surrounded by the North Sea to the east, the English Channel to the south, the Celtic Sea to the south-west, and
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National unemployment rate in United Kingdom: 4.7% — via World Bank
GDP per capita in United Kingdom: $57,602 — via World Bank
Consumer price inflation in United Kingdom: 3.9% (annual) — via World Bank
Real GDP growth in United Kingdom: 1.4% (annual) — via World Bank
Average hours worked per year in United Kingdom: 1,533 — via OECD
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- Elevation 55m (180 ft)
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About this role & career path
Warehouse nights roles build stamina, accuracy, and process discipline; paths often move toward team lead, shift supervisor, or other depot/logistics posts within parcel networks—subject to local openings.
Build the skills for this role
- Safe manual handling, scanning, and shift-ready fitness
- OSHA — outreach training overview (official): osha.gov/training (free info)
Free & low-cost learning resources
- OSHA — outreach training overview (official) (free info)
- Night availability, reliability, and how you stay alert on late shifts
- Examples of accurate picking/sorting under time pressure
- Safety-first answers (PPE, reporting hazards, following depot SOPs)
Strong match if you want hands-on night warehouse work for a UK parcel carrier in Newcastle and can handle physical, paced shifts. Less fit if you need remote work or daytime-only hours.
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Listing facts
- Role Warehouse Operative – Nights
- Employer DPD Group UK
- Location Newcastle upon Tyne, England, GB
- Type Part Time
- Posted July 10, 2026
- Apply by 2026-08-10
- Country context United Kingdom
- Overview Full original description on this page (339 words; rewritten for clarity, not a teaser paste)
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- Hacker News — Mullvad's campaign against EU chat control
- Hacker News — Zelensky leaves White House after angry meeting
- Hacker News — In Nord Stream attack, US officials use proxy media to blame proxy Ukraine
- Hacker News — Hackers disrupt payroll for thousands of employers, including hospitals
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