Warehouse Operative

DFDS UK & Ireland; Little Shaws; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Scotland is hiring a Chill Warehouse Operative to work in a fast-paced environment handling fresh fish and chilled goods. The role involves receiving and preparing goods, operating equipment safely, and maintaining hygiene standards. Candidates should have prior warehouse experience and teamwork skills. Benefits include life assurance, pension scheme, holiday purchase, and a comprehensive employee support program, making this a great place to grow your career.

Benefits

Life assurance cover

Contributory company pension scheme

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Free ferry travel for guests

Employee assistance programme

Retail discounts

Wellbeing platform access

Healthcare cashback

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a warehouse environment is essential.
• Confidence and teamwork skills are highly important.
• Forklift license is desirable but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Receiving goods, picking orders, and preparing goods out.
• Operating power pallet trucks and other MHE safely.
• Maintaining hygiene and safety standards in a chilled environment.

Skills

Warehouse experience

PPT operation

Teamwork

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Forklift operation

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 Friday to Monday, 10:00–20:00, on a 4 on 3 off shift pattern 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.

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.

Are we a match? Then what are you waiting for? Apply now.

If you think your personality, skills, experience, and desire match this role, we’d love to hear from you. Please send us your CV as soon as possible, as we’re keen to meet potential candidates on an ongoing basis.

We look forward to hearing from you.