FLT Driver/ Warehouse Operative

DHL Supply Chain; Warrington; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

On-site canteen

Flexible working discussion

Pension with 8% employer contribution

GP consultations

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Loans and mortgage advice

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is seeking a Warehouse Operative in Warrington (WA4 4SN) to support daily warehouse and distribution activities. The role requires a Counterbalance FLT license and involves rotating day shifts with an on-call rota one week in four, plus on-call payments.

You will handle manual handling tasks, pick and pack items for shipment, and contribute to health and safety practices. A drug & alcohol screen is part of the process.

Qualifications

• Previous practical experience as a Warehouse Operative in a logistics environment or similar role.
• Counterbalance FLT license is essential.
• Reach FLT experience would be advantageous but not essential.
• Experience preparing and distributing volume orders.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage workload.
• Manual Handling Equipment experience (MHE).
• Basic computer skills.
• Own transport.

Responsibilities

• Undertake 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 prepare them for shipment.

Skills

Counterbalance FLT

Manual Handling

MHE

Basic Computer Skills

Own Transport

Reach FLT

Tools

Reach FLT

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

PLEASE NOTE: 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?

As part of your normal duties, whilst maintaining excellent health and safety practices, you will:

• 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 prepare them for shipment.

WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?

• Previous practical experience as a Warehouse Operative, within a logistics environment or similar role and be familiar 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 experience (MHE)
• 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.