Warehouse Operative

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.

Welcome to HARALD PIHL – where metals meet people, and curiosity meets craftsmanship. We’re a family-owned company with over 110 years of history, but our mindset is anything but old-fashioned. Here, professionalism goes hand in hand with warmth, teamwork and a healthy dose of positive energy. We believe in being curious, solution-oriented and honest in everything we do – and we’re proud of the culture we build together, across borders, roles and locations. If you enjoy taking responsibility, making things better than they were yesterday, and being part of a company that truly cares about both results and people, you might feel right at home with us. About the role We are looking for a Warehouse Operative to join our team in Birmingham. This is a varied and hands-on role where you will play an important part in ensuring that our specialist alloy materials are received, processed and delivered to customers safely, accurately and on time. You will be involved in both warehouse operations and material processing, working with customer orders from receipt through to dispatch. The role combines practical warehouse work with quality control, stock management and production-related activities, making it ideal for someone who enjoys a dynamic working environment and takes pride in delivering high-quality work. You will report to the Managing Director and work closely with colleagues across Sales and Quality to ensure an excellent customer experience. Your mission is to help ensure that materials are handled safely, processed accurately and delivered efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of quality, traceability and workplace safety. What you'll do Your responsibilities will include, among others: Receiving, unloading and inspecting incoming materials and deliveries Picking, packing and preparing customer orders for shipment Loading and unloading vehicles safely and efficiently Operating warehouse equipment and material processing machinery, including saws and cutting equipment Processing customer orders according to specifications and quality requirements Performing basic dimensional and quality checks Identifying, labelling and maintaining traceability of materials Maintaining accurate stock records and supporting inventory activities Processing orders and transactions in our ERP system Supporting stock management and warehouse organization Following Health & Safety procedures and maintaining a clean and safe working environment Collaborating with colleagues across departments to ensure customer requirements are met Contributing to continuous improvements in warehouse processes and ways of working As our business continues to grow, the role may evolve with additional responsibilities and development opportunities over time. Who we're looking for Required experience & knowledge Previous warehouse experience Good understanding of warehouse operations and manual material handling Knowledge of warehouse Health & Safety requirements Experience using Microsoft Office 365 Experience working with ERP systems Fluent English, written and spoken Nice to have Experience within metals, engineering, aerospace or manufacturing environments Experience working in an ISO 9001, AS9100 or AS9120 environment Experience operating saws, cutting equipment or other processing machinery Forklift Truck Licence Experience with Waterjet or Laser Cutting equipment Experience with Monitor ERP Personal competencies We believe how you work is just as important as what you know. For this role, we value that you are: Solution-oriented – you enjoy finding practical solutions and take initiative when challenges arise Structured – you work methodically, follow procedures carefully and maintain a high level of accuracy Cooperative – you enjoy working closely with others and contribute to a positive team environment Stable – you remain dependable and focused, even when priorities change or workloads increase What it's like to work with us At HARALD PIHL, you'll join a team that enjoys working together and takes pride in what we do. We offer a productive and supportive environment where everyone contributes to the success of the business. We are a results-driven team, but we also believe work should be enjoyable. Collaboration, respect and a willingness to help each other are important parts of our culture. You'll have the opportunity to develop your skills, take responsibility and become part of a growing international company with specialist expertise and a long history of serving customers across industries such as Aerospace, Defence, Medical and Energy. If you're looking for a role where your work truly matters and where you can make a difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.