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Are you looking for a position in which you keep things moving and deliver when it matters most? If so, then you could be the newest addition to our team as a Coldstore Operative in our Grimsby Warehouse.

Be part of the movement - and play your part.

About the role

Working Monday to Friday, 06:00–16:00, you’ll be part of the team responsible for handling goods in and out of our coldstore and ambient loading bays. You’ll be using RF gun terminals and various types of MHE to manage stock, pick orders, and ensure everything is labelled and recorded correctly.

You will be responsible for:

Booking in and labelling stock using RF gun terminals

Operating MHE (T20 pallet trucks, counterbalance, reach trucks)

Picking and checking orders, matching paperwork with goods and trailers

Loading/unloading trailers, including handballing boxes from containers

Recording product temperatures and maintaining accurate data

Maintaining hygiene across store, bay, and yard areas

Working across ambient, chilled, and coldstore zones, and supporting fresh operations when needed
Weekend overtime may be available and is paid at enhanced rates (1.5x Saturday, 2x Sunday).

About you 

Ideally, you’ll have experience working in a coldstore or chilled environment, but full training will be provided. You must be comfortable working in low temperatures and occasionally in the fish warehouse chillers. We’ll provide full PPE to keep you safe and warm.

You’ll need certification for power pallet trucks, counterbalance and reach trucks, or be willing to train. Basic IT literacy is important, as you’ll be using RF guns, tablets, and screens throughout the day. Flexibility is key, sometimes tasks run over or weekend work is needed, and a willingness to help out won’t go unnoticed.

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