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.
• Quality inspection of products.
• Using a forklift truck where required (small part of the role so training can be provided by the company).
• 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.
• FLT licence is is desirable but not essential. 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