Logistics Operative
Job Summary
Job ID: 7120 Work Model: Full-Time Contract Type:Permanent Job Category: Warehousing / Order Picking
Role: Transit Terminal Logistics Operative
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Sunday to Thursday from 2130 to 0600
Location: Dartford
Why Join DACHSER
What really sets us apart Our people. Here your ideas matter your energy fuels success and youll be part of a fast-paced supportive team thats shaping the future of logistics.
Purpose Of the Role:
The purpose of this role is to support the efficient operation of the Transit Terminal by carrying out a range of operational activities. This includes handling goods coordinating loading and unloading ensuring accurate documentation and maintaining health and safety standards. The role is key to ensuring timely accurate shipments and supporting the overall performance of the terminal team.
- Picking goods from the hall and preparing for dispatch
- Loading and unloading shipments efficiently and safely
- Operating various types of forklift trucks and scanners
- Inspecting goods consignments for damage transport restrictions hazardous materials labelling dimensions and packaging
- Scanning and moving goods within the terminal
- Securing loads distributing weight appropriately and ensuring product-appropriate loading
- Accurately documenting interfaces and handovers
- Valid forklift license with experience operating various forklift types
- Experience with scanning systems and warehouse technology
- Knowledge of loading unloading and safe load securing practices
- Ability to inspect goods for damage labelling packaging and transport restrictions
- Understanding of health and safety regulations in a warehouse/terminal environment
- Ability to work flexibly across shifts in a fast-paced environment
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- High attention to detail and accurate documentation skills
Benefits That Support You
At DACHSER we believe in taking care of our people inside and outside of work. Heres what you can enjoy as part of our team:
- Free Car Parking hassle-free parking every day so your commute is stress-free.
- 25 Days annual leave plus 8 days bank holiday generous time off to rest recharge and enjoy life outside of work.
- Life Assurance Death in Service benefit to provide peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
- Employee Assistance Programme confidential support to help you manage any personal challenges affecting your wellbeing and work.
- Employee Discounts from day one access exclusive deals on holidays fashion supermarkets gyms insurance and more.
- Pension Plan a flexible tax-efficient pension scheme where you decide your contribution level helping you plan
- Health Perks free eye tests and money-off vouchers to keep you feeling your best.
- Internal Referral Fees know someone perfect for the team Earn rewards by referring great talent.
- Long Service Awards we celebrate and reward your loyalty and commitment over time.
Join Our Inclusive Family
At DACHSER everyone is welcome. Diversity and equal opportunities are at the heart of who we are. We value the unique qualities each person brings believing that diverse teams drive innovation and success. Because for us logistics is a people business and we cant wait to meet you.