Backs Warehouse Operative - DXF

DX Delivery; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Warehouse Operative at a leading delivery service provider. This role involves the safe loading and unloading of freight, ensuring that all operations are conducted efficiently and in compliance with safety protocols. With a strong commitment to employee welfare, the company offers a range of benefits including competitive pay, healthcare, and opportunities for career progression. Join a dedicated team that values professionalism and teamwork, and be part of a company that prioritizes its people and their development. If you are looking for a rewarding career in logistics, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Company Healthcare

Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity

20 Days Holidays + Bank Holidays

Long Service Recognition

Company Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

DX Discounts Portal

Career Progression Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in manual handling and warehouse operations preferred.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and policies.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and efficient loading and unloading of freight.
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures at all times.

Skills

Manual Handling

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

Freight Handling Equipment

Job description

An exciting new Warehouse Operative opportunity at DX!

*** This is a Backshift / Afternoons vacancy***

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!