Warehouse Operative (Am Shift)

The Dash Group; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Training and development

Employee discounts

Job summary

Dash Logistix is a leading logistics provider in the South-West, committed to delivering exceptional service and operational excellence. As our Warehouse Operative (AM Shift), you will handle parcels and goods within the depot, preparing deliveries, organising freight and ensuring drivers are loaded and dispatched on time.

The role supports the early morning operation with a focus on safety and efficiency. Shift pattern is Tuesday to Friday 06:00–13:00 and Saturday 06:00–10:00.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse or logistics experience.
• Forklift experience or training available is a plus.
• Full UK driving licence is required.
• Physical ability to lift and move parcels manually may be required.
• DBS check is required for all staff.

Responsibilities

• Load and offload goods safely using manual handling techniques and forklift where appropriate.
• Organise, sort and segregate parcels and freight by route for efficient dispatch.
• Quality check items and report defects or damages.
• Ensure vehicles are loaded safely and dispatched on time.
• Support warehouse team with general duties to maintain workflow efficiency.
• Handle goods safely and store them in designated areas.
• Maintain high safety and cleanliness standards in the warehouse.
• Complete daily forklift checks and report any issues to the Line Manager.
• Report problems to your line manager during the day.
• Comply with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability and punctuality

Ability to meet early morning start

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Job Title - Warehouse Operative (AM Shift)

Location - Dash Logistix, Cullompton, EX15 3DA

Reports to - Operations Manager

Pay - £12.75 per hour

Shift pattern - Tuesday to Friday 06:00 to 13:00. Saturday 06:00 to 10:00

Purpose

Dash Logistix is a leading logistics provider in the South-West, committed to delivering exceptional service and operational excellence.

As our Warehouse Operative, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient handling of parcels and goods within the depot. Supporting the early morning operation, you will be responsible for preparing deliveries, organising freight, and ensuring drivers are loaded and dispatched on time.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Using manual handling techniques, a forklift truck and other manual handling aids as appropriate, you will safely load and offload goods to and from vehicles.
• Organise, sort and segregate parcels and freight by route ready for efficient despatch.
• Quality check items and report any defects or damages in line with company procedures.
• Ensure vehicles are loaded safely and efficiently to be dispatched on time.
• Support the warehouse team with other general duties as required maintaining workflow efficiency.
• Ensure goods are handled safely and stored in designated areas.
• Maintain the warehouse to high safety and cleanliness standards.
• Complete daily forklift checks to ensure your vehicle is safe to operate and report any problems to you Line Manager.
• Report any problems to your line manager throughout the day.
• Always follow health and safety regulations.

What We're Looking For

• Previous warehouse or logistics experience.
• Experience operating a forklift truck would be great, although full training can be provided.
• A full UK driving licence.
• The physical ability to manually lift and move (sometimes heavy) parcels at a high volume.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to meet early morning start times.
• All of our staff must pass a basic DBS check.

Additional Benefits

• 5.6 weeks holiday entitlement including bank holidays, increasing 1 day per years' service up to 5 years.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Employee discounts on vehicle rentals, hampers and more!