• Job Description

  Req#: DPDHGLOBALAV290626ENGLOBALEXTERNAL
  Who is DHL Global Forwarding?

  DHL Global Forwarding (DGF) is part of the DHL Group. While the DHL Group employs more than 580,000 people globally, DGF has around 31,000 freight forwarding experts in more than 190 countries around the world, with around 1,000 of us based in the UK across 15 Sites. As the experts in Freight Forwarding since 1815, we are the global specialists in Air, Ocean and Rail Freight.

  You name it, we’ve shipped it - from brown bears to aircraft engines, to lifesaving medicines and luxury cars! We are also proud to partner with some of the well-known global sporting series, movie franchises and music tours.

  Our people are at the heart of what we do, and we’re committed to helping our Forwarders to realise their full potential, supported by our own development journey - Certified International Forwarder (CIF).

  
  

  Our Values

  Every day we are guided by our values: Passion, Entrepreneurship, Excellence and Teamwork.

  We are extremely passionate about our people and what we do, which is why DHL Global Forwarding is recognised as a Top Employer and a Great Place to Work, because we are specialists in providing Excellence, Simply Delivered.

  In addition to our values, we promote an open and honest feedback culture based on Respect & Results, whereby our employees embrace diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, while ensuring that we never compromise our integrity and compliance.

  
  

  Role Overview

  As a Warehouse Operative you will be responsible for ensuring that movement and handling of customers goods on a daily basis.

  Key Responsibilities:

  • Receive and dispatch cargo into and out of the warehouse ensuring it is handled correctly
  • Carry out warehouse duties within timeframes stated by company.
  • To ensure all documentation is completed as per requirements.
  • Complying with local legislative requirements & company Policies and procedures.
  • To comply with all aspects of Health & Safety.
  • Fork lift truck driving (counterbalance)
  • Load and unload containers
  • Pallet building
  • Dangerous goods checking
  • Sorting shipments to ensure everything runs smoothly and efficiently
  • Report any damages or non-compliance to supervisor or manager to be investigated
  • Ensures that all interactions are compliant with DPDHL Code of Conduct and other compliance requirements e.g. anti-corruption
  • Contribute to the First Choice continuous improvement program

  
  

  Skills and Experience:

  • Previous experience of working in a busy modern warehouse
  • FLT Counter balance / reach truck licence
  • ADR / Hazardous awareness
  • Good timekeeping and organisational skills
  • Flexible and willing to take on a variety of tasks
  • Reliability and Dependability
  • Self-motivated and is also a key member of the Team
  • Good Interpersonal skills
  • Able to prioritise and perform under pressure
  • High level of attention to detail
  • VNA, Counterbalance and Reach forklift licenses would be beneficial although training can be provided
  • CRB Requirement
  • 5 Year work history

  Benefits:

  • A competitive salary
  • Generous holiday entitlement
  • Eligibility to participate in the Employee Incentive Bonus Scheme
  • Pension scheme which includes life assurance
  • Access to professional employee assistance and wellbeing programme
  • A competitive package of voluntary benefits including retail, entertainment, gym membership, cycle to work scheme, contribution to eye care costs, and many more discounts
  • Training and Development opportunities with a strong focus on internal promotion

  Please note: Due to the nature of our business we are regulated by the CAA (Civil Aviation Authority), therefore it is compulsory for all applicants once offered employment to provide a full 5 year employment history. Additional to this we are required to carry out a Criminal Record Check.

  
  

  HOURS/SHIFT PATTERN: 4 days on, 4 days off (2 roles rotating days and nights and 1 role nights only)

  
  

  What’s Next?

  If you would like to be considered for this position, then please apply via our careers website with a copy of your CV outlining your experience to date and suitability for the role.

  
  

  DHL is the leading global brand in the logistics industry. Our DHL divisions offer an unrivalled portfolio of logistics services ranging from national and international parcel delivery, e-commerce shipping and fulfillment solutions, international express, road, air and ocean transport to industrial supply chain management. DHL connects people and businesses securely and reliably, enabling global sustainable trade flows.

  Our culture is focused on personal commitment – to our customers, to each other, to our communities and to the environment. We reward excellent work and we nurture the talents of our employees. This enables you as an employee to develop your expertise and your career in different areas or divisions – and even in other countries.

  We are committed to creating a workplace that ensures mutual respect and is focused on results. We hire talented people from all backgrounds – irrespective of gender, disability, nationality, ethnicity, social background, religion and beliefs, age or sexual orientation and identity. Diversity enriches our workplace, drives our success, and helps us deliver excellence.

• About the company

  We are an international team of over 400,000 shipping professionals, united by a passion for logistics. And we work in a unique environment. DHL is as innovative as a start-up, with the power of an international organization.

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