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Job description

Are you looking for a position in which you keep things moving and deliver when it matters most? If so, then you could be the newest addition to our team as Warehouse Operative. Shift Patterns Nightshift Butterfly 1830 to 0630 Sunday to Thursday 1030 to 1830 Sunday, Monday, Thursday and Friday 0630 to 1630 Sunday to Thursday 2230 to 06:30 We think the strongest teams are built on diversity and inclusivity. Contrasting opinions, varied skills and strong characters bring out the best in us all. And we cannot wait for you to join. Working at DFDS Join the movement and grow with us. We offer an extraordinary work environment that requires a special bond with your colleagues. While you’re with us, we want you to develop. At DFDS, we believe that development happens first and foremost through activities in the workplace. We will also offer training courses that can support you in your role, if needed. If you think your personality, skills, experience, and desire match this role, we’d love to hear from you. Please send us your CV as soon as possible, as we’re keen to meet potential candidates on an ongoing basis.  We look forward to hearing from you.

Responsibilities

• Receiving, picking, assembling & loading orders, & tranship, in line with customer requirements, depot KPIs & agreed performance and quality standards.
• Working accurately and handling customer stock with care and consideration to minimise damages.
• Operation of customer specific Warehouse Management Systems.
• Complete operational documents appropriately and in a timely manner.
• Conduct tasks and activities in accordance with health & safety, food hygiene practices and environmental procedures.
• Work to pre-determined customer schedules ensuring loads are prepared in a timely manner.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Ability to read, understand and follow instructions & work procedures be health & safety aware.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure and meet deadlines & targets.

Desirable Skills

• MHE licences including reach and counterbalance forklift (desirable, not essential)

Further Information

Now about what we can give you. You’ll be able to access some fantastic benefits such as: Life assurance cover Contributory company pension scheme Holiday Purchase Scheme Free ferry travel for up to 4 guests between Dover and Calais / Newcastle and Amsterdam with no limit on trips Full employee assistance programme including: Proactive financial, emotional, mental, and physical health care support including face to face counselling, fast 24/7 access to a GP, a second medical opinion and legal support for colleagues and their family. Huge range of retail discounts from high street and online retailers Cashback on health care including dental, optical, physiotherapy, prescriptions, specialist consultations and much more. Access to Breeze, our award-winning Wellbeing platform. Access to mental health first aid and opportunity to join support webinars with a focus on all areas of positive wellbeing. Are we a match? Then what are you waiting for? Apply now.