Forklift-Certified Warehouse Operative (Chilled Goods)

Dfds A/S; Grimsby; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance cover

Contributory company pension scheme

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Free ferry travel for up to 4 guests

Employee assistance programme

Wellbeing support and discounts

Job summary

DFDS A/S in Grimsby is seeking a Warehouse Operative to support a busy fresh fish warehouse on a 4 on 4 off pattern (07:00–19:00). You will handle stock movements, operate forklifts, and complete intake/outload paperwork with accuracy in a chilled 0–4°C environment.

You'll need a valid forklift licence and prior forklift experience in a chilled warehouse. Good numeracy and basic reading/writing skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently as part of a team are

Qualifications

• Valid forklift licence required and forklift experience in a chilled warehouse.
• Good numeracy and basic reading/writing ability.
• Strong attention to detail when handling paperwork and operating MHE.

Responsibilities

• Allocate stock to customer orders and move/stack boxes of fresh fish.
• Build, wrap, and move pallets and manage stock through warehouse systems.
• Complete allocation records, weight paperwork, and intake/outload docs.
• Carry out pre-use MHE checks and safely load/unload trailers and vehicles.
• Maintain health, safety, and housekeeping standards in the warehouse.
• Support picking, coldstore, and other operational areas as required.
• Assist with cleaning activities including loading ramps and deep cleans.

Skills

Forklift licence

Forklift experience

Numeracy

Reading & writing

Attention to detail

Team player

Independent worker

Tools

Powered pallet truck

Job description

DFDS A/S in Grimsby is seeking a Warehouse Operative to support a busy fresh fish warehouse on a 4 on 4 off pattern (07:00–19:00). You will handle stock movements, operate forklifts, and complete intake/outload paperwork with accuracy in a chilled 0–4°C environment.

You'll need a valid forklift licence and prior forklift experience in a chilled warehouse. Good numeracy and basic reading/writing skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently as part of a team are