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 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, the Warehouse Operative is a key member of our Operations Team.  This role 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 shift pattern for this role is working from 06:30 – 18:30 on a Butterfly shift:

Week one:      Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday

Week Two:     Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday

 

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Receive, pick, assemble, load orders, and tranship, in line with customer requirements and depot KPIs
• 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
• Contribute towards a clean and safe working environment
• Work in a team environment and supporting other team members
• Be pro-active in assisting the depot to continuously improve the service provided to the customer
• Treat others with dignity and respect
• Complete operational documents appropriately and in a timely manner                                 
• Maintain agreed performance and quality standards
• Carry out any other duties and reasonable management requests

 

Essential Criteria:

• Ability to read, understand and follow instructions, work procedures and safety rules
• Ability to work accurately under pressure and meet deadlines & targets.
• Well organised & presentable
• Health & Safety aware
• Flexibility to work shift patterns (including unsociable hours)
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment

 

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.

 

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