DPD Group UK
Gatehouse Operative
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Company Description
Contract Type: Permanent 40.25 hours per week
Salary: Circa £26,500
Location: Oldbury Hub B69 4DA
Days of Work: 4 on 4 off
Working Hours: 06:00 - 18:00
Join us on our journey as we aim to be the UK’s most sustainable delivery company, whilst ensuring our customers continue to receive a world-class service.
You will be in a busy and fast-paced business that can offer you great benefits and plenty of opportunities to progress your career.
DPD are passionate about creating an environment that is open, ethical, inclusive, and socially responsible.
When joining DPD you are not just starting a job, you are vital to our journey to be the most customer-centric, inclusive, sustainable, and leading parcel delivery provider within the UK who embraces and drives change, placing our people and our customers at the heart of what we do.
Along with job security, the tools to do the job and a competitive salary, you’ll receive fantastic benefits starting on day one, including never working on your birthday ever again!!!
DPD is a Valuable 500 company and a Disability Confident Employer
Job Description
Our General Manager Security is looking to recruit a reliable and dedicated Gatehouse Operative.
Effective Gatehouse operations play a vital role within the UK Operation, given the nature of our business and our commitment to providing outstanding customer service.
Key Duties and Accountabilities
- Ensuring that only authorized vehicles (DPD, Subcontractors, and delivery vehicles) are given access and egress to the site
- Communicating to other departments within the business with reference to vehicle movements
- Physical checks of vehicle details and seals
- Ensuring that all reported empty trailers arriving & departing are physically checked.
- Ensuring that trailer locking systems are working effectively
- Working as part of a team to deliver excellent gatehouse security and customer service.
- Coordinating activities between contractors, employees, and visitors.
- Liaising with emergency services and other third-party organisations.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Qualifications
What we’re looking for
- Previous experience in a similar position would be advantageous but full training will be provided.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, are critical to succeed in this role as are excellent interpersonal skills as you will be dealing with staff, international drivers, and visitors on a daily basis. You will be someone with a responsible and trustworthy attitude who takes pride in your day-to-day work.
- We will also expect you to have
- The ability to use initiative and follow procedures and guidelines
- A professional appearance and attitude at times
- Flexibility towards working hours as working hours are varied to fit in with the current shift roster
- Proactive and supportive team player.
- Demonstrate the core values of DPD DNA – Passion, Respect, Honesty, Flexibility, Caring, and Accountability
- Have excellent computer skills
- Ability to work between two hub locations at short notice is required
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Additional Information
We recognise that our people are at the heart of our business, without them we wouldn’t be able to deliver our award-winning service to millions of customers across the country each day. It’s important to us that we demonstrate our recognition of you in providing you with more than just a salary and job stability. To name but a few…
- Holiday trading
- Enhanced maternity and paternity package
- Free life assurance of 4 x salary on joining the pension scheme
- Free onsite parking for all employees
- Discounted shopping from 100’s of retailers including up to 5% off your weekly supermarket shop
- Milestone Days off to celebrate with your family and friends
- Free eye tests and support with the cost of glasses
Joining DPD can lead to not just a stable job but also a career. DPD prides itself on recognising and developing talent alongside a desire to promote from within. As a continually growing and evolving organisation, we are proud to offer a great number of development and promotion opportunities.
If you identify with our aims and values and can deliver a best-in-class customer experience, then this is the job for you! Apply today.
Job Title: Gatehouse Operative
Function: Security
Vacancy Type: Permanent - Full Time
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills
Location