Despatch Operative

A vacancy has arisen for a General Operative working in the fast-paced Despatch Department. The main function of the role is to ensure that products are despatched on time and to customer specifications.

• →Loading and unloading in bound and out bound trailers.
• →Moving pallets and product scanning to the correct locations.
• →Using Reach trucks and electric pallet trucks.
• →Wrapping, labelling and securing pallets to ensure stability and safety during transport.
• →Manual handling and processing orders.
• →Ensuring pallets are compliant before despatch.
• →Completing direct delivery and export delivery paperwork.
• →Regular communication with other departments (Logistics, Planning, Sales and Transport).
• →Carry out all requests and tasks in a helpful and professional manner.
• →To undertake any reasonable additional requests made by Supervisors or Managers to ensure that the overall contract service standard is maintained.
• →Ensuring Good Housekeeping in the Despatch department.

• Relevant experience in a similar role would be beneficial but not essential.
• Be computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Excel, MS Word, Outlook and able to learn internal software packages.
• A good standard of literacy and numeracy skills.
• A positive thinking and self-motivated individual
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent organisational, time management and attention to detail.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work within a team as well as independently and who works on their own initiative.
• Reliable and possessing your own transport.
• Committed to working within the Company Mission, Vision & Values