Despatch & Forklift Operator – Fast-Paced Warehouse

Saica Group; Crookham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Home & Tech Scheme

Costco discounts on memberships

Free teas and coffee

Free Flu Vaccinations

Subsidised onsite restaurant

Job summary

Saica Pack, part of the Saica Group, is hiring a Despatch Operative to join our Thatcham site. You will help store, move and load finished goods while upholding safety and quality standards to support our UK customers.

The role requires forklift experience, strong safety awareness, and the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Competitive salary and onsite perks are offered.

Qualifications

• Forklift license and safety-focused approach are essential.
• Strong communication and teamwork capabilities are required.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workloads in a busy environment.
• Good PC literacy with Microsoft Office familiarity is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to quality, health & safety and environmental standards.
• Carry out pre-shift FLT inspections and complete documentation.
• Report FLT defects and equipment breakdowns to the Team Leader.
• Complete safety observations and report accidents, near misses or damage.
• Ensure products, pallets and topboards are stored safely and correctly.
• Maintain safe access to gangways, doors, fire exits and firefighting equipment.
• Monitor product quality and report concerns about presentation, palletisation or labelling.
• Ensure stock is rotated correctly and records are accurate in Carpal.
• Transport and handle loads safely per procedures.
• Support Team Leaders in contractor compliance.
• Provide cross-departmental support as required.

Skills

Forklift license

Health and safety

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Organise workloads

Work under pressure

Positive attitude

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Saica Pack, part of the Saica Group, is hiring a Despatch Operative to join our Thatcham site. You will help store, move and load finished goods while upholding safety and quality standards to support our UK customers.

The role requires forklift experience, strong safety awareness, and the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Competitive salary and onsite perks are offered.