Counterbalance FLT Driver/ Warehouse Operative

DHL Group; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

On-site canteen

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme with employer/employee"

24/7 GP consultations

Discounts

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is hiring a Counterbalance FLT Driver/Warehouse Operative at Burton-upon-Trent (DE14 2WT). The role involves accurate picking and sorting of packages, heavy lifting, and operating counterbalance FLTs as part of a 48-hour week on rotating shifts (6:00–14:00 / 14:00–22:00).

Applicants should have warehouse experience, a counterbalance FLT license (essential) and be flexible with shift times, including bank holidays and weekends.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse experience essential
• Fork Lift Truck License (Counterbalance) essential
• Fork Lift Truck License/Experience (Reach) advantageous
• Must be happy in a very physical environment and able to lift heavy products
• Two years practical Counterbalance FLT experience essential

Responsibilities

• Manual handling of heavy products
• Accurately picking and sorting packages for customers
• Assemble beers, wines, spirits and ciders for customers
• Adhere to health and safety standards at all times
• Be an ambassador for DHL Supply Chain with a can-do, right-first-time attitude
• Enjoy working as part of a successful team

Job description

Job Title: 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
• Visit https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/working-at-dhl-supply-chain to learn more

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.

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