Do you want to be a valued part of the critical infrastructure that serves communities across Europe and beyond? Are you looking for a position in which you can set direction and help shape our company? If so, then you could be the newest addition to our team as a Warehouse Operative.
Be part of the movement - and play your part.
About the role
As a Warehouse Operative, you will play a key role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and timely movement of cargo throughout our warehouse and port operations. Working as part of a close-knit team, you will be responsible for handling a wide range of freight, maintaining high safety standards, and supporting the smooth flow of goods from arrival through to dispatch. This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced environment where teamwork, attention to detail, and a proactive approach are essential.
You will be responsible for
Safely loading, unloading, moving, and storing cargo within the warehouse, yard, and port areas using appropriate manual handling techniques and equipment.
Operating warehouse machinery, including forklifts with paper clamp attachments and tugmasters (where authorised), ensuring all equipment is used safely and in line with company procedures.
Carrying out cargo inspections, tally stock, identify and report any damage or discrepancies, and maintain accurate records using handheld devices and warehouse management systems.
Working collaboratively with the Gatehouse team, Warehouse Shift Leader, and colleagues to ensure cargo is processed efficiently and customer service standards are met.
Supporting cargo handling activities on the quayside and aboard vessels when required, while maintaining a clean, organised, and safe working environment at all times.
About you
We're looking for a safety-conscious and reliable individual with experience working in a warehouse, logistics, manufacturing, or port environment. You'll have experience operating forklifts, including paper clamp attachments, with Tugmaster experience being highly desirable. A good understanding of safe cargo handling, loading and unloading operations, stock control, and warehouse management systems is essential, along with a commitment to following health and safety procedures.
You'll be a proactive team player who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and supporting colleagues to keep operations running smoothly. With a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn, you'll take pride in delivering high standards every day. We value diversity, inclusion, and different perspectives, and we're committed to providing an environment where everyone can grow and succeed.
We think the strongest teams are built on diversity and inclusivity. Contrasting opinions, varied skills and strong characters bring out the best in us all. And we cannot wait for you to join.
Working at DFDS
Join the movement and grow with us.
Now about what we can give you. You’ll be able to access some fantastic benefits such as:
Life assurance cover
Contributory company pension scheme
Holiday Purchase Scheme
Free ferry travel for up to 4 guests between Dover and Calais / Newcastle and Amsterdam with no limit on trips
Full employee assistance programme including:
Proactive financial, emotional, mental, and physical health care support including face to face counselling, fast 24/7 access to a GP, a second medical opinion and legal support for colleagues and their family.
Huge range of retail discounts from high street and online retailers
Cashback on health care including dental, optical, physiotherapy, prescriptions, specialist consultations and much more.
Access to myStrength, our Wellbeing platform, which has plenty of content to support and improve your mental wellness needs.
Access to mental health first aid and opportunity to join support webinars with a focus on all areas of positive wellbeing.
While you’re with us, we want you to develop. At DFDS, we believe that development happens first and foremost through activities in the workplace. We will also offer training courses that can support you in your role, if needed.
Are we a match? Then what are you waiting for? Apply Now.
If you think your personality, skills, experience, and desire match this role, we’d love to hear from you. Please send us your CV as soon as possible, as we’re keen to meet potential candidates on an ongoing basis.
We look forward to hearing from you.
