Work wellbeing score is 60 out of 100
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Work wellbeing

Results based on 1,948 responses to Indeed's work wellbeing survey.
Work wellbeing score is Low, 60 out of 100

Happiness

How enjoyable people find their day-to-day life at work
Low

Stress-free

How manageable people find their work stress
Below average

Purpose

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Low

Satisfaction

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Low

About the company

  • CEO
    Elaine Kerr
    46%
    approve of Elaine Kerr's performance
  • Founded
    1976
  • Company size
    more than 10,000
  • Revenue
    Hidden by employer
  • Industry
    Shipping & Trucking
  • Headquarters
    Oldbury, West Midlands, W...
  • Link
    DPD website

DPD UK is a member of Geopost who is a market leader in parcel delivery and e-commerce solutions, providing a broad range of delivery and innovative services for customers worldwide. DPD UK has a turnover of over £2 billion, we have over 80 depots across the UK, 5 Hubs in the Midlands that includes 2 Super Hubs in Hinckley, we have 8500+ self-employed drivers over 10,000 employees. Our aim is to be the most sustainable delivery company in the UK and we have introduced a number of initiatives ac...

DPD UK is a member of Geopost who is a market leader in parcel delivery and e-commerce solutions, providing a broad range of delivery and innovative services for customers worldwide. DPD UK has a turnover of over £2 billion, we have over 80 depots across the UK, 5 Hubs in the Midlands that includes 2 Super Hubs in Hinckley, we have 8500+ self-employed drivers over 10,000 employees. Our aim is to be the most sustainable delivery company in the UK and we have introduced a number of initiatives across several large cities in the UK on how parcel delivery can be made environmentally friendly. We also aim to deliver the best service, use the best technology and recruit and retain the best people in the industry.

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Rating overview

Rating is calculated based on 2.4K reviews and is evolving.

2.38 out of 5 stars.20192.24 out of 5 stars.20202.13 out of 5 stars.20212.29 out of 5 stars.20222.37 out of 5 stars.2023

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Driver in Leicester
on 4 December 2023
Hard work
Load and unload van in morning and deliver parcels for not much money. Be careful of leaving parcels unattended as claims happen very quickly and can cost you!
Warehouse Worker in United Kingdom
on 4 December 2023
Productive and fun workexplace
A typical day at work is the one of the best work hard work and benifits the one of the best combany the most enjoyable part of thejob work place culture
Delivery Driver in Smethwick, West Midlands
on 3 December 2023
Can be stressful work
What is the best part of working at the company?You didn't do weekends, people are helpful What is the most stressful part about working at the company?Your your do the minimum of 10 hrs a day , very unorganised, lots of pressure to get the job done, manage on your back What is the work environment and culture like at the company?Not very good, not enough working space on top of each other ...
Warehouse Operative in Sittingbourne, Kent
on 30 November 2023
Not ideal for a long run
Was fine at the start but feels like the jobs getting worse with less to show. You'll find Agency are earning more then actual staff with less of the commitment
Warehouse Operative in Hinckley, Leicestershire
on 29 November 2023
Decent but hard work at times
- Mainly loading and unloading, could get heavy trailers, or light ones if you're lucky- People working there are nice. Alot of agency staff, good pay
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When can u start they promise u the world when u start then u have to pay for your benefits and the drivers get nothing from them and are treated as bad the the warehouse staff

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