Backs Warehouse Operative - DXE

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Preston
TYPE
Part-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Transportation & Logistics
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Unloading and loading freight Safe manual handling Use of PPE Equipment operation (e.g. forklift, pallet truck) Load checking against paperwork/scanner Reporting damages and safety issues Security awareness Teamwork

FULL DESCRIPTION

Backs Warehouse Operative - DXE

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a market leading provider of delivery services. This role is based in Preston, Lancashire, UK. Salary: £13,218.40 per hour / £12.71 per hour (20 hours per week). Permanent, part-time backshift (Mon-Thu 16:00-21:00).

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] are a market leading provider of a wide range of delivery services, including parcel freight, secure, courier and logistics services. We provide specialist delivery services across the UK and Ireland. Our three divisions are [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] and [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], we are committed to equality of opportunity.

Benefits

  • Competitive Rates of Pay
  • Life Assurance
  • Enhanced Maternity & Paternity
  • Holidays: 20 days increasing with length of service + bank holidays
  • Long Service Recognition scheme
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • Employee Assistance programme including 24/7 Virtual GP
  • DX Discounts Portal
  • Excellent opportunities for career progression

Role Summary

Warehouse Operatives are responsible for safe and efficient unloading and loading of freight from vehicles and supporting the delivery operation to ensure correct freight is loaded for delivery routes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Represent [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] professionally at all times
  • Follow all [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Manual Handling and safe working policies, including correct use of all PPE
  • Observe and adhere to all [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] procedures and policies
  • Handle all freight with care and attention
  • Access and egress vehicles using correct means
  • Use correct equipment and methods for handling and moving freight
  • Ensure all deliveries are loaded safely prior to leaving site
  • Report all damages immediately to your line manager
  • Ensure freight being loaded/unloaded matches paperwork/scanner information
  • Ensure customer freight is transported, stored safely and treated with respect
  • Ensure security of freight and company assets by reporting suspicious activity
  • Keep warehouse tidy and report H&S issues

Shift Pattern

Monday to Thursday: 16:00 - 21:00 (20 hours per week)

Closing Date

29 May 2026

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