Counterbalance FLT Driver/ Warehouse Operative - Nights

DHL; Harrogate; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

On-site canteen

Generous annual leave

Job summary

DHL is recruiting Counterbalance FLT Driver/ Warehouse Operatives for night shifts at Burton on Trent. The role is permanent full-time, on a 48-hour week, with pay around £33,110.58 per annum. You must be flexible with finish times and willing to work bank holidays and occasional weekends.

Responsibilities include manual handling of heavy products, accurate order picking, and assembling beverages. A Counterbalance FLT license is essential; Reach FLT is a plus.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse experience essential.
• Counterbalance FLT license is ESSENTIAL.
• Reach FLT license/experience is ADVANTAGEOUS.
• Must be physically capable of heavy lifting and manual handling.
• Flexible with finish times and willing to work bank holidays and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Manual handling of heavy products.
• Accurate picking and packing of orders.
• Assemble beers, wines, spirits and ciders for customers.
• Adhere to health and safety standards at all times.
• Represent DHL with a Can Do, Right First Time attitude.
• Be a positive team member in a busy warehouse.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Counterbalance FLT

Reach FLT (adv)

Heavy lifting

Attention to detail

Job description

Counterbalance FLT Driver/ Warehouse Operatives – Nights

Pay Rate: £33.110.58 per annum – 48 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)

2 Roles available: Mon to Fri 22:00 - 06:00 - will be required to work 22:00 - 10:00 and 18:00 to 06:00 during busy times of year

MUST be flexible with finish times, and willing to work bank holidays and occasional weekends

Annualised hours basis

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?

• 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 are all about creating a workplace where everyone's skills and experiences matter, and where you can be your true self every day.

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