Pay Rate: £27,547.16 Grade: RCS P Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time) Shift patterns: Early Shift - Monday to Friday - 05.45am until 16:45pm Location: Reading - RG2 0BS Think you know DHL? Think again! We're not just about delivering parcels. DHL Supply Chain is the world's leading logistics company and our people are the unsung heroes who keep the cogs turning and the country running smoothly. We're now looking for a Warehouse Operative to play a key role at the centre of our fulfilment operation. A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE Undertake the manual handling, distribution and monitoring of materials in a bulk storage and warehouse environment. Be assisting with the unloading of vehicles and the checking in of stock. Sorting and placing materials or items on to racks, and shelves. Be responsible for picking specified items from storage or warehouses and prepare them for shipment. Working in a fast pace environment Comply with our health and safety standards at all times, ensuring adherence to all rules and regulations Ability to work on your own or within a small team THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO HAVE have previous experience of working in a Warehouse environment this is essential Previous experience of using a forklift is essential for this role This role entails heavy lifting and a lot of manual handling Also you will need to be IT literate with good communication skills WHY JOIN US? Free parking and on-site canteen We're happy to talk about flexible working – just ask about alternative patterns at interview Join our generous pension scheme and benefit from an 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4% employee contribution Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts Affordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice Visit https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/working-at-dhl-supply-chain to learn more WHO WE ARE We're the global leaders in supply chain management with 188,000 people in over 50 countries. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more. BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE At DHL, we're all about creating a workplace where everyone's skills and experiences matter, and where you can be your true self every day. As proud supporters of the Armed Forces Covenant, we value the skills and experience of ex-service personnel and are dedicated to helping our veterans find jobs. Please be aware that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencing Monday 6th October 2025. Applications received after this date may not be considered but will be added to our talent pool for future opportunities, subject to your consent. Please also be aware that we review applications continuously and where we have a large number of applications the application period may close ahead of the provisional interview date. To ensure your application is considered we recommend submitting it as early as possible. UKIDSCWOPT