Despatch Operative

DESPATCH & WAREHOUSE OPERATIVE

37 hours per week | Early finish every Friday

Are you organised, reliable and keen to play an important part in keeping a busy operation running smoothly? We’re looking for a Despatch & Warehouse Operative to support the movement of materials and finished goods, helping ensure orders are accurately prepared, recorded and despatched on time.

This is a varied, hands-on role covering both despatch and goods-in activities, with a focus on accuracy, safe working practices and keeping the warehouse and surrounding areas clean and organised.

What you’ll be doing

• Picking orders, assembling boxes and scanning finished products ready for despatch.
• Preparing despatch paperwork and pallet sheets, and banding pallets securely.
• Receiving, counting and inspecting incoming goods and materials.
• Recording deliveries on the computer system and maintaining accurate stock records.
• Carrying out stock checks and using measuring equipment and weighing scales.
• Using a forklift truck where required and helping keep storage areas tidy and safe.
• Disposing of waste materials and undertaking collections or deliveries when necessary.

What we’re looking for

• Experience in general warehouse duties, despatch and goods-in activities.
• Experience booking in, receiving and inspecting goods.
• Good IT skills, strong organisation and excellent attention to detail.
• A reliable, flexible approach, good timekeeping and clear communication skills.
• A full driving licence.
• The ability to lift items weighing up to 15kg.
• A FLT licence is listed in the role requirements.

Experience with COSHH, Sage 200, Kardex electronic storage, Bendi trucks, manual handling or the rail industry would also be advantageous.

What’s on offer

• 37 hours per week.
• Monday to Thursday: 7:30am–4:00pm.
• Friday: 7:30am–12:30pm — an early finish to start your weekend.
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Pension and life assurance.
• Competitive rates of pay and a progressive grading and pay structure.
• A clean factory environment and opportunities for future development.

Interested?

If you’re dependable, organised and enjoy a practical role where accuracy and teamwork matter, we’d like to hear from you. Apply today to find out more

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