Warehouse Operative

DFDS; Larkhall; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance cover

Pension scheme

Holiday purchase

Free ferry travel for up to 4 guests

Employee assistance programme

Wellbeing platform access

Retail discounts

Job summary

DFDS is hiring a Warehouse Operative to join our on-site team. Working Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00, you will support daily warehouse operations, including receiving, storing and dispatching goods to customers.

You will operate a Counterbalance forklift, manage goods in/out, pick and pack orders, maintain stock records in warehouse systems and Microsoft Office, and help keep the area clean, safe and organised.

Qualifications

• Counterbalance forklift licence required.
• Experience using pallet trucks in a warehouse or logistics setting.
• Experience with warehouse management systems or similar platforms.
• Basic IT skills including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading vehicles using a Counterbalance Forklift and pallet trucks.
• Managing goods in and goods out activities, ensuring stock is checked and recorded accurately.
• Picking, packing, and preparing customer orders for dispatch.
• Maintaining stock accuracy through warehouse systems and operational processes.
• Updating records and completing administration using warehouse systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Keeping the warehouse clean, safe, and organised in line with company standards.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to support daily operational requirements.

Skills

Forklift operation

Stock control

Order fulfilment

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Tools

Warehouse management systems

Pallet trucks

Job description

Are you looking for a position in which you keep things moving and deliver when it matters most? If so, then you could be the newest addition to our team as a Warehouse Operative.

Be part of the movement – and play your part.

About The Role

Working Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00, you'll support the day-to-day warehouse operation, ensuring goods are received, stored, and dispatched accurately and efficiently. This is a varied role that combines forklift operation, stock control, order fulfilment, and administration.

You Will Be Responsible For

• Loading and unloading vehicles using a Counterbalance Forklift and pallet trucks
• Managing goods in and goods out activities, ensuring stock is checked and recorded accurately
• Picking, packing, and preparing customer orders for dispatch
• Maintaining stock accuracy through warehouse systems and operational processes
• Updating records and completing administration using warehouse systems and Microsoft Office applications
• Keeping the warehouse clean, safe, and organised in line with company standards
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to support daily operational requirements

About You

You'll hold a valid Counterbalance Forklift Licence and have experience using pallet trucks within a warehouse or logistics environment. You'll be confident managing goods in and goods out processes and ideally have experience using warehouse management systems or similar operational platforms. Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Office, are essential.

You'll thrive in this role if you're reliable, dependable, and enjoy working as part of a small, supportive team. A positive attitude, strong attention to detail, and a willingness to learn are key. You'll be self-motivated, able to use your initiative, and comfortable working safely and accurately in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication and teamwork skills will help you succeed in our friendly, professional, and collaborative culture.

Apprenticeship opportunities may be considered to support development in warehousing, logistics, and operational systems.

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
• 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.
• Cashback on health care including dental, optical, physiotherapy, prescriptions, specialist consultations and much more.

We look forward to hearing from you.