Chill Warehouse Operative

DFDS; Larkhall; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance cover

Contributory company pension scheme

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Free ferry travel for up to 4 guests

Employee assistance programme

Mental health resources

Job summary

DFDS is recruiting a Chill Warehouse Operative in Larkhall to move goods efficiently in a fast-paced chilled environment. You will receive, pick, and ship orders, using WMS to manage stock and safely operate PPTs and other equipment.

You will collaborate with colleagues to keep operations flowing and ensure high hygiene and safety standards. Ideal candidates will have warehouse experience, PPT operation, and WMS knowledge.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse experience, ideally with PPT operation and WMS knowledge.
• Forklift licence is desirable but not essential.
• You thrive in a busy environment and are a real team player.

Responsibilities

• Receive goods in, pick orders, and prepare goods out.
• Use Warehouse Management Systems to manage stock.
• Operate power pallet trucks and other MHE safely.
• Liaise with warehouse and office colleagues to keep operations flowing.
• Maintain hygiene and safety standards in a chilled environment.
• Complete operational documents accurately and on time.
• Support general warehouse duties as required.

Skills

PPT operation

Teamwork

Communication

Forklift licence desirable

Tools

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Job description

Are you looking for a position in which you keep things moving and deliver when it matters most? If so, then you could be the newest addition to our team as a Chill Warehouse Operative.

Be part of the movement – and play your part.

About the role

You will be working any 5 from 7, 12:00 - 20:00 or 13:00 - 21:00, in our Larkhall coldstore handling fresh fish and other chilled goods. This is a fast-paced role where accuracy and teamwork are key.

You will be responsible for:

• Receiving goods in, picking orders, and preparing goods out
• Using customer Warehouse Management Systems to manage stock
• Operating power pallet trucks and other MHE safely
• Liaising with colleagues in the warehouse and office to keep operations flowing
• Maintaining hygiene and safety standards in a chilled environment
• Completing operational documents accurately and on time
• Supporting general warehouse duties as required

About you

Our ideal candidate will have previous warehouse experience, ideally with PPT operation and WMS knowledge. A forklift licence is desirable but not essential. We’re looking for someone confident, loud, and a real team player who thrives in a busy environment.

We think the strongest teams are built on diversity and inclusivity. Contrasting opinions, varied skills and strong characters bring out the best in us all. And we cannot wait for you to join.

Working at DFDS

Join the movement and grow with us.

We offer an extraordinary work environment that requires a special bond with your colleagues

While you’re with us, we want you to develop. At DFDS, we believe that development happens first and foremost through activities in the workplace. We will also offer training courses that can support you in your role, if needed.

Now about what we can give you. You’ll be able to access some fantastic benefits such as:

• Life assurance cover
• Contributory company pension scheme
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Free ferry travel for up to 4 guests between Dover and Calais / Newcastle and Amsterdam with no limit on trips
• Full employee assistance programme including:
• Proactive financial, emotional, mental, and physical health care support including face to face counselling, fast 24/7 access to a GP, a second medical opinion and legal support for colleagues and their family.
• Huge range of retail discounts from high street and online retailers
• Access to myStrength, our Wellbeing platform, which has plenty of content to support and improve your mental wellness needs.
• Access to mental health first aid and opportunity to join support webinars with a focus on all areas of positive wellbeing.
• Cashback on health care including dental, optical, physiotherapy, prescriptions, specialist consultations and much more.