Despatch Operative

<p class="text-muted mb-3">DESPATCH & WAREHOUSE OPERATIVE</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">37 hours per week | Early finish every Friday</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">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.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">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.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">What you’ll be doing</p>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Picking orders, assembling boxes and scanning finished products ready for despatch.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Preparing despatch paperwork and pallet sheets, and banding pallets securely.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Receiving, counting and inspecting incoming goods and materials.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Recording deliveries on the computer system and maintaining accurate stock records.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Carrying out stock checks and using measuring equipment and weighing scales.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Using a forklift truck where required and helping keep storage areas tidy and safe.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Disposing of waste materials and undertaking collections or deliveries when necessary.</span></li>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">What we’re looking for</p>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Experience in general warehouse duties, despatch and goods-in activities.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Experience booking in, receiving and inspecting goods.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Good IT skills, strong organisation and excellent attention to detail.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>A reliable, flexible approach, good timekeeping and clear communication skills.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>A full driving licence.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>The ability to lift items weighing up to 15kg.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>A FLT licence is listed in the role</span></li>

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<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">requirements.</h5>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Experience with COSHH, Sage 200, Kardex electronic storage, Bendi trucks, manual handling or the rail industry would also be advantageous.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">What’s on offer</p>

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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>37 hours per week.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Monday to Thursday: 7:30am–4:00pm.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Friday: 7:30am–12:30pm — an early finish to start your weekend.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Pension and life assurance.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Competitive rates of pay and a progressive grading and pay structure.</span></li>

<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>A clean factory environment and opportunities for future development.</span></li>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Interested?</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">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</p>