FLT Driver/ Warehouse Operative

DHL Supply Chain; Appleton Thorn; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

On-site canteen

Generous annual leave

8% employer pension contribution

4% employee pension contribution

Free confidential 24/7 GP

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is hiring a Warehouse Operative with a Counterbalance FLT license for our Warrington site. The role is permanent, full-time with a rotational shift 0600–1400 or 1000–1800. There is an on-call rota one week in four, with an extra £157.50 per week on call plus potential annual bonus of £1,300. Location: Warrington WA4 4SN.

There will be a drug and alcohol screen as part of recruitment. Role involves picking, packing and distribution of materials and requires own transport.

Qualifications

• Previous practical experience as a Warehouse Operative in a logistics environment.
• Counterbalance FLT License is essential.
• Reach FLT experience would be advantageous but not essential.
• Experience in prepa­ration and distribution of volume orders.
• Excellent organisation and ability to manage workload.
• MHE experience and basic computer skills.
• Own transport is required.

Responsibilities

• Undertake manual handling, distribution and monitoring of materials in a bulk warehouse.
• Pick and pack items from storage and prepare them for shipment.

Skills

Counterbalance FLT License

Reach FLT experience

Manual Handling Procedures

MHE experience

Basic computer skills

Own transport

Experience in volume orders

Job description

WAREHOUSE OPERATIVE WITH COUNTERBALANCE FLT LICENSE

Please note: This role has an out of hours "on call rota" - one week in every four. An extra payment of £157.50 is paid for each week you are on call, plus additional payments made if you are called out to site.

Pay Rate: £28,128.23 (£26,141.48 + 7.6% shift pay) – Also potential to earn annual bonus of £1300

Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)

Shift patterns: Rotational day shift pattern 0600 hours – 1400 hours / 1000 hours – 1800 hours

Location: Warrington – WA4 4SN

Notice: There will be a drug & alcohol screen as part of our recruitment process for this role.

Counterbalance Flt License Essential for This Role.

DHL, an award‑winning leading supply chain business, is seeking an experienced Warehouse Operative to play a vital role coordinating our daily warehouse and distribution requirements.

WHAT DOES THE ROLE ENTAIL?

• Undertake the manual handling, distribution and monitoring of materials in a bulk storage and warehouse environment.
• Be responsible for picking and packing specified items from storage and preparing them for shipment.

WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?

• Previous practical experience as a Warehouse Operative within a logistics environment or similar role and familiarity with all Manual Handling Procedures.
• Counterbalance Flt License is essential.
• Reach Flt experience would be advantageous but not essential.
• Previous experience of the preparation and distribution of volume orders.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage your own workload.
• Manual Handling Equipment (MHE) experience.
• Basic computer skills.
• Own transport.

WHY JOIN US?

• Free parking and on-site canteen.
• Generous annual leave.
• 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.

Please be aware that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencing 20th July. Applications received after this date may not be considered but will be added to our talent pool for future opportunities, subject to your consent. Please also be aware that we review applications continuously and where we have a large number of applications the application period may close ahead of the provisional interview date. To ensure your application is considered we recommend submitting it as early as possible.