Global Freight Warehouse Apprentice (Forklift License)

DHL Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension with life assurance

Employee assistance program

Discounts and benefits

Job summary

DHL Global Forwarding is offering a Warehouse Operations Apprenticeship in the UK. You will gain hands-on experience in international air and ocean freight, supporting daily warehouse operations, processing shipments, and learning forklift operations during training.

The program emphasizes safety, compliance, and continuous improvement, with opportunities for progression within a global logistics leader. The role involves working with a collaborative team, handling cargo movements, and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated results orientation and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal communication abilities.
• Strong administrative and organisational capabilities.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and perform under pressure.
• Ability to work proactively and use own initiative.
• GCSE passes including English and Maths are required.

Responsibilities

• Handle cargo movement and assist daily warehouse operations; update shipment status.
• Load/unload trucks or containers.
• Support handling of special cargo movements (perishables, dangerous goods, IT equipment).
• Process Ocean or Air Freight tasks (packing, labelling, sorting).
• Support the Handling Team Leader to meet targets and ensure quality procedures.

Skills

Results driven

Interpersonal skills

Administrative skills

Prioritise under pressure

Initiative

GCSE English and Maths

Education

GCSEs including English and Maths

Job description

DHL Global Forwarding is offering a Warehouse Operations Apprenticeship in the UK. You will gain hands-on experience in international air and ocean freight, supporting daily warehouse operations, processing shipments, and learning forklift operations during training.

The program emphasizes safety, compliance, and continuous improvement, with opportunities for progression within a global logistics leader. The role involves working with a collaborative team, handling cargo movements, and