DHL Supply Chain Operations – Driver Apprentice
Do you want to join a paid apprenticeship scheme with one of the worlds leading supply chain providers whilst working towards a Level 6 accreditation AND obtaining C & CE driving licenses????
If so – DHL Supply Chain are looking for Operations / Driver Apprentices to start in September 2023.
DHL Supply Chain have partnered with ATU Sligo to offer a paid Two Year Transport Operations & Commercial Driving Apprenticeship Programme for eligible applicants.
Primary purpose of the role
The role of the Operations / Driver Apprenticeship is to carry out Warehouse tasks in our Retail Partners Warehouse as directed. This will be in between lecture times with ATU Sligo. Working hours will be 40 hours per week and candidates will receive full training, learning about a retail warehouse and a global Supply Chain company.
Candidates will work for DHL for 4 days per week and attend virtual learning with ATU Sligo 1 day per week Laptops will be provded and the successful candidate will work and attand virtual learning days on site in DHL locations in North County Dublin Candidates will be required to atend a mdical assessment for driving purposes
General Accountabilities
- Must have own mode of transport to to travel between sites in North County Dublin (B License essential)
- Manual Handling Desirable
- Work in a Team environment
- Work in a safe manner on our customer site and DHL site(s)
- Security obligations as per DHL & customer requirements
- Processing Paperwork – as required by our customer site and mentor
- Operate MHE equipment as per the SSOW of our customer site and DHL Site(s)mentor
- Attend DHL site on lecture days
- Perform additional duties as assigned by DHL and customer management teams
- Attend DHL site to contribute in DHL Buddy Driver Programmes as per licence type
- Report to mentor on a weekly basis
Local Accountabilities (Determined locally – examples)
- Follow customer specific procedures
- Operate to trained standards ( H&S / Quality / IT / Operations ) at all times
- Operate customer IT systems in a professional and secure manner
- Adhere to any security obligations as laid out by DHL , customer
- Follow all DHL Policies as signed off as pert so site induction ( HR / H&S / Security )
- Attend & Complete training sessions as required ( MH / MHE / Security / HR / H&S )
- Operate MHE & other site equipment in a safe manner, report any defects to FLM & Ops Manager
Minimun requirements
- Hold a full “B” License
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Meet medical rwquirements for driving – sompleted medical AND attained a learner C Permit
- Must have completed leaving certificate OR be over the age of 23 OR hold a QQI level 5 or 6 (or equiv) in a relevant subject
Essential | Desirable | |
Warehouse experience | X | |
Ability to follow work procedures and safety rules | X | |
Ability to read, understand, and follow directions/instructions | X | |
Ability to communicate effectively with team members | X | |
Ability to move product which may require bending, stretching, stooping, stepping, reaching and/or lifting, in line with Health and | X | |
Flexibility between roles and sites | X |