Warehouse Operative FLT License

Job Title

Warehouse Operative with Reach FLT Licence - Days 6am - 3pm

South Shields (NE34 9PH
)

Permanent

£28,950 per annum

Monday to Friday (but may be required to work any 5 from 7 during busy periods)

41.25 hours average per week on an annualised hours contract basis

Hours of work: 6am - 3pm

Please note:
You will be required to undertake some heavy manual work as part of this role.

DHL is the global leader in Supply Chain management and we keep the world moving. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more, so they can deliver to their customers. By joining our team, we will offer you a competitive salary, an industry leading benefits package including up to 25 days paid annual leave and a safe, secure working environment where you'll be surrounded by a diverse and talented team and that's just the beginning.

• Receive goods into the warehouse following necessary procedures, completing relevant documentation to the required standards, and resolve queries and problems, liaising with the necessary departments where appropriate.
• Pick items of stock from the pallet racking within the warehouse using the available picking methodology, to agreed productivity targets.
• Complete operational duties within the role ensuring that wherever possible performance targets are met or exceeded.
• Use all types of Mechanical Handling Equipment including the operation of Reach Truck, PPT and conduct all appropriate checks.
• Complete all relevant documentation to the required standards, and resolve queries/problems with documentation as they arise, escalating with the necessary departments as appropriate.

• RTITB Reach FLT Licence (Essential Requirement)
• Warehouse Experience (Highly Desirable)
• Clamp Truck and/or PPT experience (Desirable)

• Have a flexible, friendly approach with a can‑do attitude.
• Have excellent organisational skills along with speed and accuracy.
• Previous warehouse experience is a plus but not a deal‑breaker. Training is provided!

• Free parking and on‑site canteen.
• 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.
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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.

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.

We will conduct interviews on the week commencing 9th February. 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 if 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.