Warehouse Apprentice

DHL GLOBAL FORWARDING (UK) LIMITED

Stretford

On-site

GBP 12,000 - 18,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

DHL Global Forwarding (UK) Limited is offering a warehouse apprenticeship that focuses on hands-on experience in movement, handling and storage of goods. The program includes forklift licence training and supports progression to a permanent role on successful completion of the fixed-term contract.

The role runs Monday to Friday and provides exposure to cargo handling, stock control, safety procedures and customer service within a warehouse setting, with a clear path to a future in logistics at

Qualifications

Good communication and IT skills.
Attention to detail and strong organisational abilities.
Teamwork and customer care.
Physical fitness and reliability.

Responsibilities

Assist in daily warehouse operations and cargo handling.
Support loading/unloading of goods and movement within the warehouse.
Ensure accurate record-keeping of inbound/outbound deliveries.
Participate in cycle counts and regular safety checks.
Maintain cleanliness and order in the warehouse environment.
Assist with forklift license training and safety procedures.

Skills

Communication

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation

Teamwork

Education

GCSE English (C/4)

GCSE Maths (C/4)

Job description

Introduction

You'll gain hands-on experience supporting the movement, handling and storage of goods within a warehouse environment. You'll learn key warehouse operations, cargo handling, stock control, safety procedures and customer service skills. You'll also have the opportunity to complete forklift licence training.

About the Employer

DHL Global Forwarding (DGF) is one of the five DHL divisions within DPDHL Group. DGF UK specialise in shipping freight by air and sea. We are the world and UK market leader for airfreight and number two for ocean freight. At DGF we have over 30,000 employees working across more than 200 countries. In the UK we have over 1,000 colleagues working across office, warehouse and transport roles. We collect, store and deliver the goods and handle customs formalities.

What You’ll Do

Handles cargo movement and assists in daily warehouse operations; complying with regulations and internal procedures, and updates shipment status accordingly
Performs loading and unloading of trucks or containers
Can be involved in handling special cargo movements including perishable goods, dangerous goods, IT equipment etc.
Processes Ocean or Air Freight (packing and/or cargo), e.g. marking, neutralisation, labelling, sorting, etc.
Supports Handling Team Leader to meet operational targets
Helps to ensure contractor adherence to quality procedures
Maintains pro-active communication/relationship with both peers and customer’s trucker
Attends to daily inbound/outbound activities of the warehouse
Records all inbound/outbound deliveries
Conducts random physical (pre-)inspections of the inbound/outbound cargo
Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of the warehouse
Observes and follows strictly the warehouse safety and security policy and procedures
Observes proper use of warehouse tools and equipment
Reports any incident inside the warehouse
Participates in the regular cycle counting activities
Maintains good transaction files of the warehouse
Forklift license training
Ensures that all interactions are compliant with DPDHL Code of Conduct and other compliance requirements e.g. anti-corruption
Contribute to the First-Choice continuous improvement programme

Training Outcome

The apprenticeship will initially be a 24-month Fixed Term Contract (FTC), with the aim that apprentices either move onto a further apprenticeship or a permanent role within the business - subject to a suitable vacancy being available and in line with the selection process for the role.

Skills Required