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 a butterfly shift pattern along with permanent nightshift. The butterfly shift will be an average of 42 hours per week.

Butterfly Shift

• Week 1                       Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday - 0630 – 1830
• Week 2                       Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday - 0630 – 1830

Both shift patterns are £10.65 per hour with overtime paid at time and a half.

 

The nature of this work is varied, you will be required to 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. There is operation of customer specific Warehouse Management Systems and you will work to pre-determined customer schedules ensuring loads are prepared in a timely manner, this work is predominately working in a temperature-controlled environment, ensuring stock is checked on receipt and stored at the correct temperature. To be successful in this role you must hold your Counterbalance Forklift licence.

 

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 trips

 

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!