Location: DHL Aviation, East Midlands Airport
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Two shift patterns available as follows:
Friday – Monday, 19.00 – 05.30 full time (40 hours per week)
Saturday – Sunday, 19.00 – 05.30 part time (20 hours per week).
Department: Operations
Grade: O
Kick start your career with the #1 Best Workplace in Europe
At DHL, our people are our superpower. As the most international company in the world, we connect over 220 countries with a team of 500,000+ colleagues, delivering time-critical parcels across the globe. DHL Aviation UK forms part of DHL Express, playing a key role in keeping our network moving. We’re proud to create an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive.
About the Role
The Weekend Sort Operations plays a vital role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant handling of DHL Customer shipments. Their work is critical to keeping the network running smoothly, ensuring shipments are ready for distribution and reach their destinations on schedule.
✅ What You’ll Be Doing
No two days are the same in DHL Aviation. You’ll play a key role in keeping our global network moving by:
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Loading and unloading freight from containers safely and efficiently
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Handling all freight with care, ensuring high standards at all times
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Checking and routing freight to the correct destination or work area
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Using DHL scanning systems (AS400) for import and export processing
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Safely operating warehouse machinery and equipment
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Attending daily briefings and team meetings
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Taking part in all mandatory and role‑specific training
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Working in line with company processes and procedures, including GLOBAL SOP and GSAM
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Promoting and maintaining excellent Health & Safety standards
We're looking for motivated individuals who thrive in a fast-paced operational environment and are committed to delivering exceptional service. To be successful in this role, you'll have:
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A positive attitude and willingness to learn DHL systems and procedures (full training provided)
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Flexibility to undertake forklift and equipment training (existing licences are advantageous)
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Strong communication skills
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A team‑focused mindset - we succeed together
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Flexibility to meet operational needs, including varied and rotating shift patterns
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Good physical fitness and the capability to undertake manual handling activities safely.
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A proactive, self-motivated approach with a strong work ethic.
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Excellent teamwork skills and the ability to integrate quickly into an established high-performing team.
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A focus on safety, compliance and operational excellence in everything you do
️ Closing Date: e.g 26th May 2026
Apply now and be part of a team that keeps the world moving. ✨
A quick heads-up before you apply!
As part of your application, you'll play a few short, fun games. They help us understand your strengths and behaviours. This means everyone gets a fair chance to show their potential, and you'll even get to see your results afterwards.
Please note: completing the games is required to be considered for the role.
Our Recruitment Process
We aim to make your recruitment journey smooth, transparent, and engaging. Our process often includes competency-based interviews, so be ready to share your achievements and experiences. We encourage you to ask questions along the way - recruitment is a two-way process, and we want to make sure DHL is right for you too.
Have a question? Contact our team here: [email protected]
Important Information
Due to the nature of our business and CAA regulations, all candidates must provide a full 5-year employment history, and a Criminal Record Check will be carried out as part of the recruitment process.
