Warehouse Operative

DHL Supply Chain; Warrington; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

On-site canteen

Generous annual leave

Flexible working

8% employer pension contribution

4% employee pension contribution

Free 24/7 GP consultations

Discounts on retail and lifestyle

Loans and free mortgage advice

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain, Warrington, is seeking a Warehouse Operative to coordinate daily warehouse and distribution activities. You will handle bulk storage, pick and pack items for shipment, and uphold health and safety standards.

Experience in warehousing, manual handling proficiency, and basic computer skills are required. Counterbalance/Reach FLT experience is advantageous, with own transport preferred. This permanent full-time role includes an on-call rota and additional shift payments.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse or logistics environment.
• Familiarity with manual handling procedures.
• Counterbalance/Reach FLT experience advantageous.
• Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Undertake manual handling, distribution and monitoring of materials in bulk storage and warehouse environment.
• Be responsible for picking and packing specified items from storage and prepare them for shipment.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Manual handling procedures

Basic computer skills

Organisational skills

Own transport

Tools

Counterbalance FLT

Reach FLT

Job description

WAREHOUSE OPERATIVE

(Please note: This role has an out of hours "on call rota" - one week in every four. An extra payment of £157.50 is paid for each week you are on call, plus additional payments made if you are called out to site.)

Pay Rate: £28,128.23 (£26,141.48 + 7.6% shift pay) - Also potential to earn annual bonus of £1300

Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: Rotational day shift pattern 0600 hours-1400 hours/1000 hours-1800 hours
Location: Warrington - WA4 4SN

PLEASE NOTE: THERE WILL BE A DRUG & ALCOHOL SCREEN AS PART OF OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS FOR THIS ROLE

DHL, an award-winning leading supply chain business is seeking an experienced Warehouse Operative to play a vital role coordinating our daily warehouse and distribution requirements.

WHAT DOES THE ROLE ENTAIL?

As part of your normal duties, whilst maintaining excellent health and safety practices, you will:

• Undertake the manual handling, distribution and monitoring of materials in a bulk storage and warehouse environment.
• Be responsible for picking and packing specified items from storage and prepare them for shipment.

WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?

• Previous practical experience as a Warehouse Operative, within a logistics environment or similar role and be familiar with all Manual Handling Procedures
• COUNTERBALANCE FLT experience is advantageous but not essential
• Reach FLT experience would be advantageous but not essential
• Previous experience of the preparation and distribution of volume orders
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage your own workload
• Manual Handling Equipment experience (MHE)
• Basic computer skills
• Own Transport

WHY JOIN US?

• Free parking and on-site canteen
• Generous annual leave
• We're happy to talk about flexible working - just ask about alternative patterns at interview
• 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 ASAP. 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.

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