Who are we… DFDS Logistics operates in over 20 countries inside Europe, using 3000 trailers, 3000 containers, 750 swap bodies and 300 trucks to ensure excellent customer service. People matter and we continuously seek to attract, develop, and retain employees to enforce our position as an industry leader.

 

The Role… A vacancy has arisen for a Warehouse Operative based at DFDS Logistics in Larkhall. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and fast paced, growing business. The role is to deliver a high standard of customer service, sufficient to take in and despatch products, whilst working to H&S standards.

 

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Liaison with Warehouse Manager/Warehouse Supervisors as required.
• Loading and unloading of vehicles
• Use Electric pallet trucks for loading and unloading trailers
• Responsible for general housekeeping of the warehouse loading bay, ensuring a safe working environment is constantly maintained. 
• Forklift driving
• Order Picking
• IT skills, General operative inputting/retrieving of orders on in house system by use of scanners
• Excellent English both written and Verbal

 

GENERAL RESPONSBILITIES:

• Adhere to all relevant policies, operating procedures, and standards at all times.
• To ensure that the Company’s activities are in accordance with its Safety, Health and Environmental policy
• Always work with due care and attention to ensure the personal safety of yourself and others.
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions as required.
• Carry out any other role or task that is commensurate with the spirit and purpose of this job description.
• To carry out any other duties that may be required from time to time by management.

 

What we do for you… We offer you an interesting workplace and a key role in a growing international company. You will get to work with many different professional groups. For the right candidate there will be great opportunities for professional growth.

As an employee off DFDS you will be entitled to benefits such as:

• HealthShield, a cash back scheme which covers dental and optical costs, discounts on high street stores and many other benefits.
• Free travel on our passenger Ferries for up to 4 people, travelling from Newcastle to Holland and Dover to Calais
• Death in Service.

 

Interested… If you have previous experience in a warehouse and fast-paced deadline driven environment please submit your CV in English. Please be aware we will review CVs as they come in.