Warehouse Operative - Belfast, United Kingdom - DFDS

DFDS
DFDS
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Belfast, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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The RoleWarehouse Operative based at DFDS Logistics in Belfast. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and fast paced, growing business. The role is reporting to the Shift Manager and Team Leader and will involve all aspects of the warehousing process, including receipt of goods, picking, assembling and loading customer orders. Use of Manual Handling Equipment (MHE) and customer specific Warehouse Management Systems will be integral to the role. Focus on providing a high level of customer service whilst acting in accordance with legislative requirements and company policy. The working hours will be Tuesday - Saturday 10:30 to 18:30.


Principal Responsibilities:


  • Receive, pick, assemble & load orders, & tranship, in line with customer requirements, depot KPIs & agreed performance and quality standards
  • Work accurately and handle customer stock with care and consideration to minimise damages and ensure a high level of customer satisfaction
  • Operation of customer specific Warehouse Management Systems
  • Work to predetermined customer schedules ensuring loads are prepared in a timely manner
  • Adhere to instructions and training guidelines regarding manual handling and the use of MHE, including preoperational checks, reporting of defects, and the safe use and operation of all equipment
  • Conduct tasks and activities in accordance with health & safety, food hygiene practices and environmental procedures
  • Work in a temperaturecontrolled environment, ensuring stock is checked on receipt and stored at the correct temperature
  • Work in a team environment and supporting other team members, treating all with dignity and respect
  • Complete operational documents appropriately and in a timely manner
  • Carry out any other duties and reasonable management requests

Essential Criteria

  • Ability to read, understand and follow instructions & work procedures be health & safety aware
  • Ability to work accurately under pressure and meet deadlines & targets.
  • MHE licences including reach and counterbalance forklift (desirable, not essential)

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 Thrive, our awardwinning Wellbeing platform.
  • Access to mental health first aid and opportunity to join support webinars with a focus on all areas of positive wellbeing.

Who We Are. DFDS provides shipping and transport services in Europe, generating annual revenues of EUR 3.6bn. To over 8,000 freight customers, we deliver high performance and superior reliability through shipping and port terminal services, and transport and logistics solutions. For four million passengers, we provide safe overnight and short sea ferry services. We have more than 11,000 employees, located on ships and in offices across more than twenty countries. DFDS was founded in 1866, with our headquarters in Copenhagen, and listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen. In the UK, DFDS prides itself on having signed the Armed Forces Covenant and membership of the Apprenticeship Diversity Champions Network. We are part of the CILT Top 30 Logistics Providers List.


Region:
Northern Ireland


Location:
Belfast


Contacts:

Talent Acquisition Team
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