Senior logistics employee Meppel

Do you enjoy working in logistics and taking the lead when needed? Then we are looking for you. You will actively work on the warehouse floor, support your colleagues, and help ensure our operation runs safely and efficiently.

Where will you be working?

You will be based at our depot in Meppel. Together with your colleagues, you will help ensure that thousands of parcels are processed on time every day. You will work a fixed schedule with rotating shifts:

• 03:00 - 11:30 (night/morning)

• 11:00 - 19:30 (afternoon/evening)

You are willing to work both shifts according to a predefined schedule.

What will you do?

As a senior logistics employee, you will support colleagues on the warehouse floor and assist the Teamleader Operations in the daily operation.

• Load, unload, sort, and scan parcels.

• Monitor operational progress, quality, and safety.

• Support and guide colleagues.

• Identify bottlenecks and help resolve them.

• Act as a point of contact during the shift.

• Support or replace the Teamleader Operations when needed.

• Contribute ideas for process improvements.

What do we offer you?

• A salary between € 2,501.82 and € 3,574.03 gross per month, depending on knowledge and experience.

• A position of 38.75 (1 fte) hours per week.

• Favorable ORT (irregularity allowance)

  • 30% between 8:00 pm and 12:00 am;

  • 45% between 12:00 am and 6:00 am;

  • 50% on Saturdays and Sundays;

  • 100% on public holidays;

• Training opportunities, development possibilities, and unlimited access to our Studyhub.

• 28 vacation days (+ option to buy more) and travel allowance.

• Many extras, such as a collective health insurance and an attractive pension plan (3.55% own contribution).

What do you bring?

• MBO-level working and thinking ability.

• Experience in logistics, operations, or production.

• Experience supporting or guiding colleagues is a plus.

• Basic knowledge of Excel.

• Good communication skills.

• A proactive attitude and a sense of responsibility.

• An eye for people and processes.

About DPD Netherlands

With 12 depots in the Netherlands and as part of Geopost, we are connected to an international network that processes 1.2 billion parcels annually. Behind these impressive figures are thousands of colleagues who work hard every day, soon alongside you.

Our culture is entrepreneurial, reliable, and people-oriented. What once started as a down-to-earth SME company still lives on: practical, social, and proud. We believe in personal contact, collaboration, and taking initiative. We don't shy away from challenges. It's in our DNA.

We are growing fast, have big ambitions, and you will truly be part of it soon. Together we make a difference.

Application Process

Apply easily using the application button below. We will contact you as soon as possible. If we are both enthusiastic, we will move forward together with the next steps in the application process.

1. Introduction: we get to know each other during an initial interview.

2. Assessment: you complete an online assessment from home.

3. Second Interview: we discuss the results and explore the role in more detail.

4. Offer: if there is a match, we will make you an offer.

Questions? Feel free to contact our Corporate Recruiter, Donne van der Wal, at +31 6 29 989 532.

Click here for a more detailed explanation of our application process.

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