Counterbalance FLT Driver/ Warehouse Operative

DHL; Burton upon Trent; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

On-site canteen

Pension scheme with employer contrib.

Free parking

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is looking for a Counterbalance FLT Driver/Warehouse Operatives in Burton on Trent. The role involves picking and sorting packages, heavy manual handling, and assembling beverages for customers.

You will work on a 48-hour week with rotating shifts and must be flexible for start times and occasional weekends. We offer a competitive salary, up to 25 days of annual leave, pension contributions, and extensive employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse experience essential.
• Fork Lift Truck License (Counterbalance) ESSENTIAL
• Fork Lift Truck License/Experience (Reach) - ADVANTAGEOUS
• Must be happy working within a very physical environment - manual lifting of heavy products
• Must be flexible regarding shift finish times, as length of shift length may vary at busy periods
• Must have a MINIMUM of TWO years PRACTICAL experience of using a COUNTERBALANCE FLT - ESSENTIAL

Responsibilities

• Accurately pick and sort packages for customers.
• Manual handling of heavy products.
• Assemble beers, wines, spirits and ciders for customers.
• Comply with health and safety standards at all times.
• Be an Ambassador for DHL Supply Chain and work as part of a team.

Skills

Counterbalance FLT operation

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Health and safety compliance

Manual handling

Tools

FLT Counterbalance license

FLT Reach license

Job description

Counterbalance FLT Driver/ Warehouse Operatives Pay Rate: £33.110.58 per annum - 48 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)

Monday to Friday on a rotating shift pattern of 6:00am to 2:00pm and 2:00pm to 10:00pm. This is a 48-hour working week, made up of three 8-hour shifts and two 12-hour shifts. MUST be flexible with start times, and willing to work bank holidays and occasional weekends

Location: Burton on Trent - DE14 2WT

DHL is the global leader in Supply Chain management and we keep the world moving. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more, so they can deliver to their customers. By joining our team, we will offer you a competitive salary, an industry leading benefits package including up to 25 days paid annual leave and a safe, secure working environment where you'll be surrounded by a diverse and talented team... and that's just the beginning.

What about your role?

As a DHL Supply Chain Colleague, you will be playing your part in keeping the world moving by accurately picking and sorting packages for our customers. We need you to:

• Manual handling of heavy products
• Have attention to detail, to pick and pack customer orders correctly
• To assemble beers, wines, spirits and ciders for customers
• Comply with our health and safety standards at all times, ensuring adherence to all rules and regulations
• Be an Ambassador for DHL Supply Chain, have a Can Do, Right First Time and Passionate approach to your role
• Enjoy working as part of a successful team

What are the requirements?

• Previous warehouse experience essential
• Fork Lift Truck License (Counterbalance) ESSENTIAL
• Fork Lift Truck License/Experience (Reach) - ADVANTAGEOUS
• Must be happy working within a very physical environment - work involves manual lifting of heavy products
• Must be flexible regarding shift finish times, as length of shift length may vary at busy periods
• Must have a MINIMUM of TWO years PRACTICAL experience of using a COUNTERBALANCE FLT (Fork Lift Truck) - ESSENTIAL

Why join us?

• Free parking and on-site canteen
• Generous annual leave allowance
• We're happy to talk about flexible working - just ask about alternative patterns at interview
• Join our generous pension scheme and benefit from an 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4% employee contribution
• Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations
• Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts
• Affordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice

Who we are

We're the global leaders in supply chain management with 188,000 people in over 50 countries. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more.

Building an inclusive workplace

At DHL, we're all about creating a workplace where everyone's skills and experiences matter, and where you can be your true self every day.

As proud supporters of the Armed Forces Covenant, we value the skills and experience of ex-service personnel and are dedicated to helping our veterans find jobs.