DFDS Belfast are looking for warehouse operatives. 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.

We are looking to cover both day and night shifts on both a butterfly shift pattern and shared resource. The butterfly shift will be an average of 42 hours per week and the shared resource is 40 hours per week.

Both shift patterns are £9.50 per hour with a premium paid on the night shift

 

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 pre-determined 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 pre-operational 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 temperature-controlled 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 become part of a great business who take our people development seriously.  You’ll be able to access some fantastic benefits such as:

 Pension: Opportunity to join our Company Pension Scheme after successful completion of probation   

• Health Plan with HSF –Includes benefits like money back on dentistry and glasses etc.  
• Free ferry travel for up to 4 guests between Dover and Calais / Newcastle and Amsterdam with no limit on trip

 

Who We Are…. DFDS provides shipping and transport services in Europe, generating annual revenues of EUR 1.9bn. To over 8,400 freight customers, we deliver high performance and superior reliability through shipping and port terminal services, and transport and logistics solutions. For six million passengers, we provide safe overnight and short sea ferry services. Our 10,000 employees are located on ships and in offices across more than 20 countries. DFDS was founded in 1866, is headquartered in Copenhagen, and listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen.

 

Interested? Apply now!  So, if you have excellent customer service skills and a desire to work with one of Northern Europe’s leading shipping and logistics company, previous experience in a transport and shipping environment, although this is not essential, please send us across your CV!