Warehouse Operative

DFDS; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; 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

Retail discounts

Job summary

DFDS is seeking a Warehouse Operative for our Belfast site. You will work in a busy, temperature-controlled warehouse, handling stock, order picking, and packing to meet strict schedules and quality standards.

You will use a Warehouse Management System and operate MHE safely, with training offered where needed. A team-focused, flexible stance will help you succeed in this role within a dynamic logistics environment.

Qualifications

• Able to read and follow instructions accurately.
• Experience in fast-paced warehouse operations preferred.
• MHE licences, Reach and Counterbalance, are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Receive, pick, assemble and load orders in line with KPIs.
• Use Warehouse Management System to manage stock and schedules.
• Handle stock carefully to maintain accuracy and minimise damage.
• Operate MHE safely, including pre-operational checks and reporting defects.
• Follow health, food hygiene and environmental procedures.
• Check stock on receipt and store at correct temperature.
• Complete operational documentation within required timescales.

Skills

Reading instructions

Accuracy

Teamwork

MHE Licence

Tools

Warehouse Management System

Job description

Do you enjoy working in a hands-on role where reliability, efficiency, and teamwork are essential? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. We're looking for a Warehouse Operative to join our Belfast Warehouse team.

Be part of the movement – and play your part.

About The Role

Shifts Available

• Tuesday to Saturday: 10:30 - 18:30
• Sunday to Thursday: 10:30 - 18:30
• Sun, Wed, Thurs, Friday: 06:30 - 16:30
• Butterfly Shift: 18:30 - 06:30

Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday & Saturday

Week 2: Sunday, Wednesday & Thursday

You’ll work in a busy, temperature-controlled warehouse, managing stock and preparing customer orders to meet strict schedules, KPIs and quality standards.

You Will Be Responsible For

• Receiving, picking, assembling and loading orders accurately and in line with agreed KPIs
• Using Warehouse Management Systems to manage stock and follow customer schedules
• Handling stock carefully to maintain accuracy and minimise damage
• Operating MHE safely, including completing pre-operational checks and reporting any defects
• Following all health & safety, food hygiene and environmental procedures
• Checking stock on receipt and ensuring products are stored at the correct temperature
• Completing all operational documentation accurately and within required timescales

About You

You’ll be able to read and follow instructions carefully, work accurately in a fast-paced environment, and consistently meet deadlines. MHE licences, particularly Reach and Counterbalance, are desirable but not essential. A good understanding of warehouse operations, combined with a strong commitment to health and safety, will help you succeed in the role.

You’ll be comfortable working in a busy environment, able to stay focused under pressure, and enjoy working as part of a team. We’re looking for someone who is task-focused, flexible and collaborative, with a positive approach and the ability to adapt to changing priorities.

We think the strongest teams are built on diversity and inclusivity. Contrasting opinions, varied skills and strong characters bring out the best in us all. And we cannot wait for you to join.

Working at DFDS

Join the movement and grow with us.

We offer an extraordinary work environment that requires a special bond with your colleagues.

While you’re with us, we want you to develop. At DFDS, we believe that development happens first and foremost through activities in the workplace. We will also offer training courses that can support you in your role, if needed.

Now about what we can give you. You’ll be able to access some fantastic benefits such as:

• Life assurance cover
• Contributory company pension scheme
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Free ferry travel for up to 4 guests between Dover and Calais / Newcastle and Amsterdam with no limit on trips
• Full employee assistance programme including:
• Proactive financial, emotional, mental, and physical health care support including face to face counselling, fast 24/7 access to a GP, a second medical opinion and legal support for colleagues and their family.
• Huge range of retail discounts from high street and online retailers
• Cashback on health care including dental, optical, physiotherapy, prescriptions, specialist consultations and much more.
• Access to myStrength, our Wellbeing platform, which has plenty of content to support and improve your mental wellness needs.
• Access to mental health first aid and opportunity to join support webinars with a focus on all areas of positive wellbeing.