Forklift Warehouse Operative — Cold Store, 4-on/4-off

DFDS; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance cover

Contributory pension scheme

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Free ferry travel for up to 4 guests (

Employee assistance programme

Wellbeing platform access

Mental health first aid

Job summary

DFDS in Grimsby is hiring a Warehouse Operative to support day-to-day operations in a busy fresh fish warehouse. You will work a 4 on 4 off shift 07:00–19:00, handling stock movements, forklift tasks and paperwork across multiple areas of the business.

The role requires a valid forklift licence and experience in a chilled warehouse environment. You will be a reliable team player, able to learn from colleagues and contribute to daily targets while maintaining safety standards.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Allocate stock to customer orders and move/stack boxes of fresh fish.
• Build, wrap and move pallets using manual handling equipment and warehouse systems.
• Complete allocation records, product weight paperwork and intake/outload documentation.
• Carry out pre-use MHE checks and safely load/unload trailers and vehicles.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety and warehouse housekeeping.
• Support picking, coldstore and other operational areas as needed.
• Assist with warehouse cleaning and ramp/deep cleaning tasks.

Skills

Forklift licence

Forklift experience

Numeracy

Reading & writing

Attention to detail

Team player

Tools

MHE

Pallet truck

Job description

DFDS in Grimsby is hiring a Warehouse Operative to support day-to-day operations in a busy fresh fish warehouse. You will work a 4 on 4 off shift 07:00–19:00, handling stock movements, forklift tasks and paperwork across multiple areas of the business.

The role requires a valid forklift licence and experience in a chilled warehouse environment. You will be a reliable team player, able to learn from colleagues and contribute to daily targets while maintaining safety standards.