Warehouse Operative

GB Recruitment (England, Scotland, Wales); Nottingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme with employer 8%

GP consultations 24/7

Retail/lifestyle discounts

Loan options and mortgage advice

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is seeking a Warehouse Operative for a temporary 6-month secondment in Nottingham. You will operate MHE, handle orders and contribute to secure, high-value product storage in a regulated environment.

This role offers exposure to eCommerce fulfilment, potential leadership development, and comprehensive health and safety training as part of the DHL network.

Qualifications

• Experience operating MHE equipment, including VNA, Reach and Counterbalance trucks.
• Exposure to bonded warehousing and HMRC regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Picking, packing and sorting orders in a fast-paced environment.
• Handling to loading and unloading, manual tasks.
• General housekeeping of the warehouse.

Skills

MHE operation (VNA, Reach, Counterbal.

Job description

Grade: RCS P grade Contract Type: Temporary - 6 Month Secondment Shift patterns: Monday to Friday - Rotation (06:00am - 22:00pm) Location: Nottingham, NG7 5PY Think you know DHL? Think again! We're not just about delivering parcels. DHL Supply Chain is the world's leading logistics company and our people are the unsung heroes who keep the cogs turning and the country running smoothly. We're now looking for a Warehouse Operative from local DHL sites on a temporary secondment basis over the coming months. This is a great opportunity to gain experience within a bonded warehousing and distribution operation, working with high-value products in a highly secure and regulated environment, while developing valuable skills and knowledge that can support your future career progression

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN

• Experience operating a range of MHE equipment, including VNA, Reach and Counterbalance trucks.
• Exposure to DHL's eCommerce Fulfilment Network (DFN) and customer-focused fulfilment operations.
• Leadership and people management development opportunities for FLMs and aspiring leaders.
• Practical Health & Safety experience, including ETQ, risk assessments, manual handling and compliance management.
• Knowledge of Bonded Warehousing, Registered Stores and HMRC regulatory requirements within a highly controlled environment.

A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE

• Picking, packing and sorting orders in a fast-paced environment
• Getting hands-on with manual tasks, from handling to loading and unloading
• General housekeeping of the warehouse

THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE LOOKING TO

• Broaden their operational knowledge and experience.
• Develop leadership and decision‑making skills.
• Gain exposure to specialist warehousing and fulfilment activities.
• Enhance future career opportunities within DHL Supply Chain.
• Build relationships across the wider DHL network.

Please note that, due to the nature of the operation and the handling of high-value products, successful applicants will be required to complete security vetting, including a basic DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check, prior to commencing the secondment.

WHY JOIN US?

• Join our generous pension scheme and benefit from an 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4% employee contribution
• Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations
• Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts
• Affordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice
• Visit https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/working-at-dhl-supply-chain to learn more

WHO WE ARE

We're the global leaders in supply chain management with 188,000 people in over 50 countries. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more.

BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE

At DHL, we're all about creating a workplace where everyone's skills and experiences matter, and where you can be your true self every day. As proud supporters of the Armed Forces Covenant, we value the skills and experience of ex-service personnel and are dedicated to helping our veterans find jobs.

Please be aware that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencing 21 September 2026. Applications received after this date may not be considered but will be added to our talent pool for future opportunities, subject to your consent. Please also be aware that we review applications continuously and where we have a large number of applications the application period may close ahead of the provisional interview date. To ensure your application is considered we recommend submitting it as early as possible.