Transport and Warehouse Operative Apprentice

DHL Global Forwarding are now recruiting for an Apprentice in Birmingham. The successful candidate will develop towards becoming a Transport & Warehouse Operative. In this role you will handle cargo movement, assist in and execute the handling of daily warehouse operations, adhering to regulations and internal procedures.

*** Due to the working hours and insurance purposes all applicants must be over 18 years old *** 

Key Activities:

Handles cargo movement and assists in daily warehouse operations; complying with regulations and internal procedures, and updates shipment status accordingly Performs loading and unloading of trucks or containers Can be involved in handling special cargo movements including perishable goods, dangerous goods, IT equipment etc Processes Ocean or Air Freight (packing and/or cargo), e.g. marking, neutralization, labelling, sorting, etc. Supports Handling Team Leader to meet operational targets Helps to ensure contractor adherence to quality procedures Maintains pro-active communication/relationship with both peers and customer’s trucker Attends to daily inbound/outbound activities of the warehouse Records all inbound/outbound deliveries Conducts random physical (pre-)inspections of the inbound/outbound cargo Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of the warehouse Observes and follows strictly the warehouse safety and security policy and procedures Observes proper use of warehouse tools and equipment Reports any incident inside the warehouse Participates in the regular cycle counting activities Maintains good transaction files of the warehouse Forklift licence training.

Please note this is shift work hours:

Monday- Friday

Evenings (14:00- 22:00)

Training:
On the job training delivered by the employer Apprentices without Level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the end point assessment For those with an education, health and care plan or a legacy statement the apprenticeships English and mathematics minimum requirement is Entry Level 3 Allocation of an apprenticeship delivery coach who will carry out regular training Assessment and support visits to ensure you acquire new learning, knowledge skills and behaviours in order to progress and develop Identify, track and support 6 hours off the job training activities Quarterly formal progress review meetings, identifying learning achievements and next steps

Training Outcome:

The apprenticeship will initially be a 24-month Fixed Term Contract (FTC), with the aim that apprentices either move onto a further apprenticeship or a permanent role within the business – subject to a suitable vacancy being available and in line with the selection process for the role.

Employer Description:
DHL Global Forwarding (DGF) is one of the five DHL divisions within DPDHL Group. DGF UK specialise in shipping freight by air and sea. We are the world and UK market leader for airfreight and number two for ocean freight. At DGF we have over 30,000 employees working across more than 200 countries. In the UK we have over 1,100 colleagues working across office, warehouse and transport roles. We collect, store and deliver the goods and handle customs formalities.

Working Hours :
Monday- Friday Evenings (14:00- 22:00) Including 1 hour break

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Initiative,Ability to prioritise workload