Warehouse Sorter Operative – (Hull)

Warehouse Sorter Operative – DHL (Hull)

Employer: AH Logistics
Location: Hull, with initial training at the DHL York depot
Pay: £12.71 per hour for workers aged 21 and over
Contract: Employed position – zero-hours contract
Hours: 00:00–09:00 (midnight to 9am)
Start date: November 2026
Positions available: 5
Job type: Temporary, seasonal Christmas work, expected to run until January

About the role

AH Logistics is recruiting five reliable and hardworking Warehouse Sorter Operatives to support DHL during the busy Christmas period.

You will initially complete your training at the DHL depot in York so you are ready to transfer to the new DHL warehouse in Hull when it opens. A minibus will be provided to transport employees to the York depot for the initial training period.

This is an employed position on a zero-hours contract, paying £12.71 per hour for workers aged 21 and over. The role includes a workplace pension and accrued holiday entitlement.

The work is expected to continue over the Christmas peak until January. For people who perform well, there may be opportunities to be considered for other roles within the business, although ongoing work is not guaranteed.

Key responsibilities

  • Unloading parcels from delivery vehicles.
  • Sorting parcels accurately and efficiently.
  • Scanning parcels using warehouse equipment.
  • Moving parcels safely to the correct areas for processing and dispatch.
  • Following health and safety procedures.
  • Working as part of a team to meet operational deadlines.
  • Keeping the work area clean, organised and safe.

Working hours and training

  • Shift: 00:00–09:00 (midnight to 9am).
  • Applicants must be comfortable working overnight.
  • Initial training will take place at the DHL York depot.
  • A minibus will be provided for transport to the York depot during the initial training period.
  • Once the new DHL warehouse in Hull opens, the role will transfer to Hull.

What we are looking for

  • Reliable, punctual and hardworking individuals.
  • A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
  • Ability to work in a busy warehouse environment.
  • Ability to handle parcels and carry out physical duties safely.
  • Good attention to detail when sorting and scanning.
  • Ability to follow instructions and work well with colleagues.
  • Flexibility, as this is a zero-hours contract and hours are not guaranteed.

No previous warehouse experience is necessary, as training will be provided.

What we offer

  • £12.71 per hour for workers aged 21 and over.
  • Employed position with AH Logistics.
  • Zero-hours contract.
  • Workplace pension.
  • Accrued holiday entitlement.
  • Minibus transport to the DHL York depot during the initial training period.
  • Training at York before transferring to the new Hull warehouse.
  • Potential opportunities to be considered for other roles within the business, depending on operational requirements and performance.

Right to work and recruitment requirements

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK and be able to provide the relevant documents or evidence required to verify this.

Successful applicants will need to complete the employer’s recruitment and onboarding checks and provide any required employment documentation before starting work.

How to apply

If you are reliable, motivated and interested in seasonal warehouse work over the Christmas period, apply now to be considered for one of the five available positions.

Pay: £12.71 per hour

Benefits:

  • Company pension

Work Location: In person

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