Warehouse Operative - DHL -Gatwick Airport

Optime Group; Horley; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a well-respected aviation recruitment firm as a Warehouse Operative in Gatwick, where you'll enjoy fantastic hours and overtime opportunities. This role offers a supportive environment with a focus on safety and accuracy. You'll be responsible for ensuring tasks are completed according to procedures, maintaining high standards of cleanliness, and supporting back of house operations. With a flexible 4 on 4 off shift pattern, this position provides a great work-life balance. If you thrive in a dynamic setting and are ready to contribute to a successful team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Holiday pay

Pension scheme

Staff parking

Overtime pay at x1.5

Temp to Perm opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a warehouse is beneficial but not essential.
• Ability to follow safety rules and procedures is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Carry out tasks accurately and in line with procedures.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping on site.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Ability to follow work procedures

Ability to read and understand instructions

Basic math skills

Coordination for mechanical handling equipment

Physical ability to move products

Education

5 years residency in the UK

Job description

Aviation Recruitment experts Optime are searching for an experienced Warehouse Operative to join a well-respected and successful client in Gatwick. This job offers fantastic hours and overtime opportunities. This is a very enjoyable role with a great company and fantastic conditions and facilities.

What’s on offer:

• Rate of Pay: £13.52 per hour (plus Holiday and Pension).
• Shifts: 2 x Days (6AM-6PM) / 2 x Nights (6PM-6AM) / 4 x OFF (Example times below)
• Hours: 40 hours per week PLUS overtime paid at x1.5.
• Staff parking.
• Weekly pay (Every Friday).
• Temp to Perm (performance based).

Start Date: 1st April 2025

Key Duties:

• To ensure that all tasks are carried out accurately and in line with current procedure.
• Achieve & Measure contract specific KPI's.
• To ensure that any task carried out is completed within the boundaries of the current procedures and processes.
• To work within the established standards of accuracy.
• To ensure company Health & Safety policies are complied with.
• To work within the operating areas, determined by the management and needs of the business.
• To ensure accurate and prompt information is passed to the Team Leader or Supervisor when requested.
• To ensure that a high standard of housekeeping is maintained in all areas of the site. Adhere to company and site policies, culture and values.
• To undertake and implement any training provided by the company in relation to the development of the role, individual or operation.
• Support Back of House operations - Delivering/receiving retailer goods.
• Any other reasonable duties and tasks as required.

Shifts:

The Airport is operational 7 days per week and candidates will be working on a 4 on 4 off rolling rota. This could be subject to change!

An example of the shift hours:

• Day 1: 06:00AM TO 18:00PM
• Day 2: 06:00AM TO 18:00PM
• Day 3: 18:00PM TO 06:00AM
• Day 4: 18:00PM TO 06:00AM
• OFF
• OFF
• OFF
• OFF

Requirements:

• Warehouse experience is beneficial but not essential.
• You must have lived in the UK for the last 5 years or longer.
• Ability to follow work procedures and safety rules.
• Ability to read, understand and follow directions/instructions.
• Ability to count accurately and to perform simple math calculations.
• Have appropriate hand, eye and foot co-ordination to effectively use mechanical handling equipment.
• Ability to move products which may require bending, stretching, stooping, stepping, reaching and/or lifting, in line with Health & Safety regulations.
• Successful candidates will need to partake in a drug and alcohol test during the interview process.
• Due to the location of this warehouse, a Driving Licence is preferred.

PLEASE NOTE: As this position is in the aviation industry, successful applicants must be able to provide a 5-year checkable history.

For an opportunity to interview for this fantastic role, please submit your CV to apply!

Optime Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.