Logistics Warehouse Apprentice | Training & Growth Path

DHL Group; West of England; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Employee Incentive Bonus Scheme

Pension with life assurance

Wellbeing programme

Discounts on retail and entertainment

Job summary

DHL Global Forwarding UK is seeking a proactive warehouse operative to support daily operations, health and safety, and cargo handling within our busy site. You will learn warehouse management systems, assist with export preparation across transport modes, and contribute to continuous improvement while upholding the DHL Code of Conduct.

This full‑time role offers 37.5 hours per week, a competitive benefits package, training and development, and clear opportunities for internal promotion.

Qualifications

• Clear and concise communication in written and spoken form.
• Ability to follow processes.
• Desire to participate in a culture of continuous improvement.
• Inter‑personal skills to work across teams.
• Knowledge of Freight Forwarding industry desirable.
• Experience of HMRC procedures essential.
• 5 GCSEs including Maths and English at Grade C or above (or equivalent) - desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support warehouse team leaders in daily operations.
• Learn health & safety policies, procedures, and risk assessments, and assist Health & Safety representatives.
• Gain experience across multiple internal and external systems.
• Understand aviation cargo security requirements.
• Carry out cargo screening activities.
• Learn correct load securing techniques.
• Use warehouse management systems.
• Complete general housekeeping duties within the warehouse.
• Use scanners and stock control equipment.
• Pack and prepare goods for dispatch.
• Support warehouse improvement projects.
• Identify cargo and correctly prepare it for export via different transport modes.
• Use mechanical equipment.
• Carry out equipment checks and defect reporting procedures.
• Identify and resolve operational issues.
• Ensure interactions are compliant with DPDHL Code of Conduct and other compliance requirements.
• Contribute to the First Choice continuous improvement program

Skills

Clear communication

Process adherence

Continuous improvement

Interpersonal skills

Freight forwarding knowledge

HMRC procedures

Education

GCSEs incl. Maths & English

Job description

DHL Global Forwarding UK is seeking a proactive warehouse operative to support daily operations, health and safety, and cargo handling within our busy site. You will learn warehouse management systems, assist with export preparation across transport modes, and contribute to continuous improvement while upholding the DHL Code of Conduct.

This full‑time role offers 37.5 hours per week, a competitive benefits package, training and development, and clear opportunities for internal promotion.