Warehouse Operative / FLT Driver

DHL Supply Chain; Warrington; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global supply chain company is hiring a Warehouse Operative in Warrington. The role involves manual handling, picking, packing, and distribution of materials. Candidates must hold a Counterbalance FLT License and have experience in a similar role. Benefits include a competitive salary, annual bonus potential, free parking, and a generous pension scheme. Join a team dedicated to delivering excellence across various industries.

Benefits

Free parking

On-site canteen facilities

Generous annual leave allowance

Pension scheme with 8% employer contribution

24/7 GP consultations

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Affordable loans and savings schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in a logistics environment or similar role.
• Familiar with all Manual Handling Procedures.
• Experience of preparing and distributing volume orders.

Responsibilities

• Undertake manual handling, distribution, and monitoring of materials.
• Pick and pack specified items from storage for shipment.

Skills

Previous practical experience as a Warehouse Operative

Excellent organisational skills

Basic computer skills

Manual Handling Equipment experience

Education

Full RTITB Counterbalance Fork Lift Truck License

Job description

WAREHOUSE OPERATIVE WITH COUNTERBALANCE FLT LICENCE (ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENT)

Pay Rate: £25, 670 (23, 890 basic + £1780 shift allowance ) - 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

*MUST HOLD COUNTERBALANCE FLT LICENSE*

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
• Full RTITB (or equivalent) Counterbalance Fork Lift Truck License is ESSENTIAL for this role.
• Previous experience of the preparation and distribution of volume orders
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage your own workload
• Reach truck experience preferred but not essential
• Manual Handling Equipment experience (MHE)
• Basic computer skills

WHY JOIN US?

• Free parking and on-site canteen facilities
• Generous annual leave allowance
• 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. Applications received after this date may not be 15th December 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.