Warehouse Operative

American President Lines; Worcester Park Estate; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension and life assurance

Discounts on gym memberships and VPPs

Holiday entitlement with buy scheme

Job summary

CEVA Logistics in Dartford is recruiting a Warehouse Operative. The role supports efficient operations across unloading, picking, packing, and vehicle loading. You’ll work Monday to Friday with a choice of shifts and a per-hour salary of £12.74.

The ideal candidate will have warehouse experience, be flexible for peak periods, physically fit for manual handling, and able to use basic computer systems to check stock and orders. A strong team player who values accuracy will thrive here.

Qualifications

• Prior warehouse experience or strong understanding of warehouse operations.
• Flexible to work varied hours including weekends during peak periods.
• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) required.
• Physically fit and capable of manual handling in a busy warehouse.
• Reliable, team-oriented, and able to work independently when needed.
• Comfortable with basic stock checking and using simple numbers.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety procedures and report unsafe practices.
• Unloading vehicles, stocking, picking, packing, order assembly and loading.
• Ensure accuracy of orders, stock, and documentation.
• Meet productivity, quality and accuracy standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene across the warehouse.
• Cross-train across processes to provide flexible coverage.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and support CSR activities.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Attention to detail

Team player

Flexible hours

Physical fitness

Numeracy

Computer literacy

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Tools

Basic computer systems

Warehouse software

Job description

Dartford, GBR

CEVA Logistics

Contract Logistics

Permanent contract

Full Time

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in 170+ countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,500 sites, we are proud to be a Top 5 global 3PL.

We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.

At CEVA Logistics, weRise inMotion. Your career is always on the move,growingas fast and as far as your ambition takes you. Join a global team ofnearly 200nationalities, shaping the future of global trade, moving essential goods, forging new paths, and pushing boundaries to serve an ever-changing world. The pace is fast, the challenges are real, but the rewards are greater: growth, purpose, and the chance to make a meaningful impact. This is more than a job.It’s a journey on which you rise.

YOUR ROLE

Our operation has an exciting opportunity for a Warehouse Operative in Dartford. This is a critical role within the operation and directly contributes towards the efficiency and effectiveness of the team and operation.

The role is Monday-Friday either 07:00-15:30 or 10:00-18:30. The salary is £12.74 per hour.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

• Work safely at all times in line with current Risk Assessments, Safe Systems of Work and site procedures, reporting any unsafe practices promptly.
• Work across all areas of the operation, including vehicle unloading, stock put away, picking and packing, order assembly for all customers on site including automotive sequencing, final assembly, marshalling and vehicle loading.
• Pick, pack and assemble customer orders accurately and systematically, maintaining a high level of attention to detail and ensuring all goods and quantities are correct.
• Check orders, stock and documentation thoroughly to maintain the highest standards of accuracy and prevent errors within the operation.
• Work to established productivity, quality and accuracy standards to support a reliable, high-performing service for all customers.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, housekeeping and hygiene throughout the warehouse, operational and yard areas.
• Undertake all required training to become multi-skilled across the operation, providing flexibility and appropriate cover across different processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to improve accuracy, efficiency and operational processes, and positively challenge existing practices where appropriate.
• Work collaboratively as part of the wider team and engage with the site CSR agenda.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Has previous warehouse experience or a good understanding of warehouse operations.
• Is flexible and adaptable, with the ability to work varied hours during peak periods and weekends when required to meet operational demands.
• Has a pass in GCSE English and Maths, or equivalent qualifications.
• Is physically fit and comfortable carrying out manual handling and working in a busy warehouse environment.
• Is a reliable and committed team player who works well with others.
• Is comfortable working with simple numbers and able to maintain a high level of accuracy when checking stock, orders and quantities.
• Is computer literate and comfortable using basic computer systems and warehouse-related software.
• Is self-motivated, organised and able to work independently when required.
• Has a strong attention to detail and takes pride in maintaining high standards of accuracy and quality.

WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?

With a genuine culture of reward and recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a benefits package that includes competitive annual leave entitlement with a fantastic holiday buy scheme, pension and life assurance along with access to an employee benefits platform that offers discounts on gym memberships and money off vouchers for a diverse range of retail, travel and hospitality brands. There’s no doubt that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment so if you’d like to work for one of the top Logistics providers in the world then.

ABOUT TOMORROW

We value your professional and personal growth. That’s why we share plenty of career opportunities for you to thrive within CEVA. Join CEVA for a challenging career.

CEVA Logistics UK&I is committed to attracting, acquiring and retaining the best possible candidates in an equal and inclusive way that is consistent with employment legislation and best practice. We aim to select the best available person for every vacancy irrespective of age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, political beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment and marital or civil partnership status. Please note that candidates will be subject to the necessary right to work checks for the UK and Ireland.

Information at a Glance

Rise in motion with CMA CGM Group: where ambition meets opportunity.

Join a global team of nearly 200 nationalities, shaping the future of global trade, moving essential goods, forging newpaths, and pushing boundaries to serve an ever-changing world.

The pace is fast, the challenges are real, but the rewards are greater: growth, purpose, and thechance to make a meaningful impact. Thisis more than a job. It’s a journey on which you rise.

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