Yard Operative

DHL Germany; Derby; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Derby is seeking a yard operative to join their full-time team. Responsibilities include maintaining yard cleanliness, monitoring waste containers, and assisting with material distribution tasks. Candidates should hold a Counterbalance FLT Licence, and prior experience in a similar role is preferred. The position offers free parking, annual leave, and a generous pension scheme.

Benefits

Free parking

On-site canteen

Generous annual leave allowance

Flexible working opportunities

8% employer pension contribution

24/7 GP consultations

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Affordable loans and mortgage advice

Qualifications

• Hold a Counterbalance FLT Licence.
• Previous experience in a similar role would be a distinct advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist with general handyman duties throughout the Yard.
• Monitor and maintain the cardboard and plastic baler.
• Clean and maintain the warehouse and external areas.

Skills

Counterbalance FLT Licence

Experience in a similar role

Job description

Pay Rate: £26, 187 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: 06:00-14:00 Monday to Friday (With occasional cover on 11:00 - 19:00)
Location: Derby, DE74 2BB

Think you know DHL? Think again! We're not just about delivering parcels. DHL Supply Chain is the world's leading logistics company and our people are the unsung heroes who keep the cogs turning and the country running smoothly.

We're now looking for a yard operative to carry out the following role within our busy Derby based operation

A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE

• To assist with general handyman duties throughout the Yard as required, ensuring yards are kept tidy at all times.
• To assist with the onsite waste containers, ensuring that access to them at all times, and the use of them is not abused
• Efficiently monitor and maintain the cardboard and plastic baler – Including cable checks, regular daily cleaning of the area and assist in bailing the materials, moving bales onto a trailer ready for collection.
• External monitor all bay doors, maintaining cleanliness within the warehouse for debris.
• Sweep and clean any spillages in and out of the building as requested
• Monitor and empty bins located on site including the Warehouse and external areas.
• Safely distribute items/stock around the building as requested
• To assist with the onsite skips ensuring that materials are correctly disposed of in the appropriate skips to maximise capacity and any recycling requirements

THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO

• Hold a Counterbalance FLT Licence
• Previous experience in a similar role would be a distinct advantage

WHY JOIN US?

• Free parking and on-site canteen
• Generous annual leave allowance
• We're happy to talk about flexible working – just ask about alternative patterns at interview
• 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

Please be aware that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencing 6th October. 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.