Despatch Operative

Alliance Unichem Ip Limited; South Normanton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive training and onboarding

Career progression opportunities

Pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Employee discounts and reward schemes

Supportive working environment

Healthcare supply chain experience

Job summary

Cencora is hiring an Associate Operator in the United Kingdom to support warehouse operations. The role focuses on despatch, packing, and handling of temperature-sensitive products, ensuring accuracy and compliance within a healthcare distribution setting.

The position emphasizes following documented procedures, maintaining safety standards, and collaborating with a team to meet daily despatch targets across multiple locations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Less than 2 years in warehouse support, distribution operations, shipping, receiving, or related fields.
• Knowledge of GDP standards and temperature-controlled handling preferred.
• Ability to follow established warehouse procedures and instructional work.
• Experience with palletising and wrapping goods is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Palletise customer orders accurately for despatch.
• Wrap and secure pallets for safe transport.
• Prepare shipment areas and packing materials for outbound activity.
• Update warehouse transactions and shipment documentation.
• Monitor temperature-sensitive products per procedures.
• Escalate stock or despatch issues to the team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Time management

Verbal and written communication

Procedural compliance

Basic IT skills

Ability to work independently

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Warehouse management systems

Cold chain handling equipment

Job description

Associate Operator, Warehouse OperationsSkip to main contentWe use cookies and tracking technologies to offer you a better browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and improve the website.# AmerisourceBergen is now Cencora! Explore our careers.Associate Operator, Warehouse Operations page is loaded## Associate Operator, Warehouse OperationsApplylocations: WEMEA > United Kingdom > South Normantontime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R2613034Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply today!# **Job Details****Job Title:**Associate Operator, Warehouse Operations **Location:** Various Locations **Work Pattern:** Full Time**Summary of Role**We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Despatch Operative to join our warehouse team. In this role, you will support the efficient despatch of customer orders by palletising, wrapping, and preparing goods for delivery. You will play an important part in ensuring products are handled safely, accurately, and efficiently while maintaining high standards of quality, compliance, and customer service within a healthcare distribution environment.**Responsibilities*** Palletise customer orders accurately and efficiently for despatch.* Wrap and secure pallets to ensure safe transportation.* Prepare shipment areas and packaging materials for outbound activity.* Update warehouse transactions and shipment documentation accurately.* Monitor and handle temperature-sensitive products in line with required procedures.* Identify and report damaged, non-conforming, or on-hold stock.* Coordinate the movement of materials using approved warehouse equipment.* Escalate inventory, stock, or despatch issues to the appropriate team members.**Skills and Knowledge*** Strong attention to detail and accuracy.* Good organisational and time management skills.* Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced warehouse environment.* Good verbal and written communication skills.* Ability to follow procedures and work instructions consistently.* Basic IT skills for warehouse and inventory systems.* Understanding of health and safety requirements.* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.**Desirable*** Previous experience in a despatch, warehouse, or logistics role.* Experience palletising and wrapping goods for transport.* Familiarity with warehouse management systems.* Knowledge of stock control and inventory processes.* Experience handling temperature-sensitive products.* Understanding of Good Distribution Practice (GDP) standards.* Experience operating warehouse equipment.* Experience within a pharmaceutical, healthcare, or distribution environment.**Benefits*** Competitive salary package.* Comprehensive training and onboarding programme.* Career development and progression opportunities.* Pension scheme.* Employee Assistance Programme.* Employee discounts and reward schemes.* Supportive and inclusive working environment.* Opportunity to work within an essential healthcare supply chain..High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience required.Less than 2 years of experience in warehouse support, distribution operations, shipping, receiving, inventory control, material handling, or a related field required.Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), or equivalent certification preferred.Knowledge in warehouse operations processes, including receiving, storage, picking, packing, staging, and shipping.Knowledge in inventory control principles, stock movement tracking, and material traceability requirements.Knowledge in temperature-controlled handling and cold chain support requirements for sensitive products and materials.Knowledge in packaging materials, reusable shipping assets, and replenishment practices within warehouse operations.Knowledge in shipment documentation, operational recordkeeping, and transaction processing requirements.Knowledge in safe material handling practices and the use of warehouse equipment and tools.Ability to follow established warehouse procedures and standardized work instructions.Ability to maintain accurate records and update operational information in warehouse systems and logs.Ability to identify inventory, packaging, shipment, and material handling exceptions for further action.Ability to support timely and accurate order preparation and material movement activities.Ability to manage multiple routine tasks across warehouse workflows while maintaining accuracy.Ability to work with temperature-sensitive materials in line with defined handling requirements.