Warehouse Operative with FLT Licence - Nights

DHL; South Shields; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supply chain company in South Shields is searching for a Nightshift Warehouse Operative with a Counterbalance FLT Licence. This full-time role involves operating forklifts for loading wagons, completing order paperwork, and ensuring adherence to safety practices. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in warehouse operations and strong organisational skills. The company values diversity and supports veterans, emphasizing an inclusive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Previous experience driving FLT and full RTITB Licence is essential.
• Experience in a logistics or similar environment is desirable.
• Ability to manage your own workload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Operate PPT & Counterbalance FLT as required.
• Load wagons in preparation for delivery.
• Complete order paperwork accurately.

Skills

Driving FLT

Organisational skills

Manual Handling Procedures

Tools

Counterbalance FLT

PPT

Job description

Nightshift Warehouse Operative with Counterbalance FLT Licence

Salary: £31, 067.89 (annualised hours basis)

Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: Nights: Sun - Thurs, 9pm - 6am
Location: South Shields, NE34 9PH

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:

• Operate PPT & Counterbalance FLT depending on pick requirement
• Loading wagons in preparation for delivery
• Completing order paperwork to ensure all orders are logged correctly
• Adhering to all health and safety on site

WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?

• Previous experience driving FLT and full RTITB Licence (Essential Requirement)
• Previous practical experience as a Warehouse Operative, within a logistics environment or similar role and be familiar with all Manual Handling Procedures (desirable)
• Previous experience of the preparation and distribution of orders.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage your own workload.
• Willing to undertake training on other types of MHE such as LLOP Reach FLT and PPT

✅ 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 17th November. 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.