Overview
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.
Responsibilities
* Undertake the manual handling, distribution and monitoring of materials in a bulk storage and warehouse environment.
* Assist with the unloading of vehicles and the checking in of stock. Sort and place materials or items on to racks and shelves.
* Be responsible for picking specified items from storage or warehouses and prepare them for shipment.
* Work in a fast-paced environment.
* Comply with 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.
Requirements
* Previous experience of working in a Warehouse environment (essential).
* Previous experience of using a forklift (essential).
* This role entails heavy lifting and a lot of manual handling.
* IT literate with good communication skills.
Why join us?
* Free parking and on-site canteen.
* Flexible working options available; just ask about alternative patterns at interview.
* Join our pension scheme with 8% employer contribution and 4% employee contribution.
* Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations.
* 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 note: interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencing Monday 6 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. We review applications continuously; during high volume periods the application window may close early. To ensure your application is considered, please apply as early as possible.
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