Location: DHL Aviation, East Midlands Airport

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Shift patterns available as follows:

-Friday to Monday, 19.00 – 05.30 full time (40 hours per week)

-Saturday to Sunday, 19.00 – 05.30 part time (20 hours per week)

Department: Operations

Grade: O

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🌍 Kick start your career with the #1 Best Workplace in Europe

At DHL, our people are our superpower. As the most international company in the world, we connect over 220 countries with a team of 500,000+ colleagues, delivering time-critical parcels across the globe. DHL Aviation UK forms part of DHL Express, playing a key role in keeping our network moving. We’re proud to create an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive.

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💛 Why You’ll Love Working With Us

You’ll get amazing benefits while building your future:

Competitive salary + shift allowance
Annual bonus (up to 5%)
Free onsite parking 🅿️
Pension (up to 6% company contribution)
My DHL Rewards – discounts at 3,000+ retailers 🛍️
Private medical (after 12 months)
Spark – wellbeing support
Cycle to Work Scheme 🚴
Enhanced Maternity Pay
CIS Induction Week

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🔎 About the Role

The Weekend Sort Operations plays a vital role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant handling of DHL Customer shipments. Their work is critical to keeping the network running smoothly, ensuring shipments are ready for distribution and reach their destinations on schedule.

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✅ What You’ll Be Doing

No two days are the same in DHL Aviation. You’ll play a key role in keeping our global network moving by:

Loading and unloading freight from containers safely and efficiently
Handling all freight with care, ensuring high standards at all times
Checking and routing freight to the correct destination or work area
Using DHL scanning systems (AS400) for import and export processing
Safely operating warehouse machinery and equipment
Attending daily briefings and team meetings
Taking part in all mandatory and role‑specific training
Working in line with company processes and procedures, including GLOBAL SOP and GSAM
Promoting and maintaining excellent Health & Safety standards

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⭐ What You’ll Bring

We're looking for motivated individuals who thrive in a fast-paced operational environment and are committed to delivering exceptional service. To be successful in this role, you'll have:

A positive attitude and willingness to learn DHL systems and procedures (full training provided)
Flexibility to undertake forklift and equipment training (existing licences are advantageous)
Strong communication skills
A team‑focused mindset - we succeed together
Flexibility to meet operational needs, including varied and rotating shift patterns
Good physical fitness and the capability to undertake manual handling activities safely
A proactive, self-motivated approach with a strong work ethic
Excellent teamwork skills and the ability to integrate quickly into an established high-performing team
A focus on safety, compliance and operational excellence in everything you do

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🗓️ Closing Date: 4th September 2026

Apply now and be part of a team that keeps the world moving. ✨

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🚀 Our Recruitment Process

We aim to make your recruitment journey smooth, transparent, and engaging. Our process often includes competency-based interviews, so be ready to share your achievements and experiences. We encourage you to ask questions along the way - recruitment is a two-way process, and we want to make sure DHL is right for you too.

📧 Have a question? Contact our team here: HGUKTalent@dhl.com

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🔐 Important Information

Due to the nature of our business and CAA regulations, all candidates must provide a full 5-year employment history, and a Criminal Record Check will be carried out as part of the recruitment process.