General Warehouse Operative
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Position Overview & Specifications
At dnata we handle a variety of cargo, ranging from live animals through to luxury cars, ensuring it is safely and securely prepared ready to travel.
You will be required to off-load and load cargo vehicles, operate a forklift truck and other mechanical equipment, as well as perform some manually handling. You will be expected to use handheld devices to locate and identify cargo and process paperwork in accordance with client requirements.
- Previous warehouse experience is desirable but not essential, as full training will be given to the right candidates who wish to share in dnata’ s vision, mission and values
- Safety driven with the ability to maintain a safe and secure working environment
- Pre-employment checks - ability to achieve successful completion of the referencing (checkable 5 year employment/education history) and criminal record check procedures to meet dnata and CAA security regulations, and a satisfactory medical report.
- Airside Driving Mandatory
This is a 365 day operation and you will be expected to work a shift pattern across Monday to Sunday, with a mixture of early, late and night shifts. Rosters are subject to change in line with operational requirements.
Starting Salary during Training - £29,818.73 Gross (approx. inc shift supplements),
Increasing to £31,155.75 Gross (approx. inc shift supplements) during probationary period,
There is a further increase to the basic salary element of pay upon completion of one year of continuous service.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Overtime
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Gatwick: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Warehouse experience: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Full UK driving licence (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 30/06/2023
Reference ID: WALGW
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Travel Agencies
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for General Warehouse Operative roles across dnata UK's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Travel Agencies.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £28,000 - £28,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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