Night Warehouse Operative
DX
Estimated pay: £10.19-11.90 per hour
Northampton
Full time
The Breakroom Take
- Pays all ages fairly
About DX
DX is a delivery company. They specialise in document delivery services.
Job description from DX
An exciting new Warehouse Operative opportunity at DX!
*** This is a Nightshiftvacancy***
40hours a week
£26,020.80 per annum + £40 per week attendance bonus
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!
Job insights from Breakroom
Warehouse operative
Warehouse operatives take delivery of goods, and pick, pack and dispatch products
What you’ll do as a warehouse operative:
- Take delivery of goods and raw materials
- Pack and wrap goods
- Check for damaged or missing items
- Make sure stock is stored correctly and safely
- Load goods ready for dispatch
Is it right for you?
This job may involve:
- Standing
- Heavy lifting
- Night work
- Cleaning
- Physical activities
Map
Northampton
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What employees say
Pay
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Needs improving
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Most people aren’t paid a living wage
Do DX pay warehouse operatives enough to live on?
Most people are not paid a living wage.
How we know this
79% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are £12.60 per hour, and £13.85 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
Needs improving
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Most people are paid below market rates
Do DX pay warehouse operatives market rates?
Most people are paid less than average for their job.
How we know this
82% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2025.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
Good
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Everyone is paid the same, whatever their age
Do warehouse operatives at DX get paid the same regardless of age?
Yes, people under the age of 21 get paid the same as those above 21.
See what DX pays different age groupsHow we know this
The average pay of under 21s is the same as those above 21.Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2025.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do warehouse operatives at DX get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
95% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do DX pay warehouse operatives sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
96% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
Good
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Most people don’t do unpaid extra work
Do warehouse operatives at DX do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
77% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Good
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Most people don’t worry about their hours
Do warehouse operatives at DX worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
80% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get any choice of shifts
Do warehouse operatives at DX get to choose the shifts they work?
Most people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
75% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
Needs improving
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Hard to change shifts
How easy is it for warehouse operatives at DX to change shifts?
Most people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
91% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.
Okay
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Can be hard to book holiday
How easy is it for warehouse operatives to book a holiday at DX?
Some people find it hard to book holiday.
How we know this
39% of people report it’s hard to book holidays.Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
Good
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Shifts don’t get changed at short notice
Do DX managers change warehouse operatives shifts at short notice?
Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
93% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2025.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
Needs improving
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Most people find it hard to take sick leave
How easy is it for warehouse operatives to take sick leave at DX?
Most people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
70% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
Workplace
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Okay
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Only some people feel treated with respect
Do warehouse operatives at DX feel treated with respect by their managers?
Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
50% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
Okay
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Only some people get proper breaks
Do warehouse operatives at DX get proper breaks?
Some people don’t get proper breaks.
How we know this
45% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2025.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
Needs improving
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Most people are stressed
Is it stressful for warehouse operatives to work at DX?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
77% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2025.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
Okay
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Only some people enjoy their job
Do warehouse operatives at DX enjoy their jobs?
Only some people enjoy their job.
How we know this
63% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2025.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t recommend their team
Do warehouse operatives at DX recommend working with their team?
Not many people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
68% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2025.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
Okay
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Only some people get enough training
Do warehouse operatives get enough training when they start at DX?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
48% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
Okay
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Only some people get support to progress
Are warehouse operatives given support to progress at DX?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 62% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
Okay
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Head office only partly understands what’s happening
Do warehouse operatives think DX head office understands what's happening where they work?
Some people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
63% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Only some people feel well informed by head office
Do warehouse operatives feel well informed about how DX is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
64% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
What DX employees say about their job
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Best thing
Get to see all sorts when out
Worst thing
No respect, managers don't make any effort with drivers, care more about bonus than helping staff
75 tonne driver at DX, February 2025
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Best thing
Nothing
Worst thing
Pay work managers hours
Warehouse operative at DX, February 2025
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