Despatch Operative

High Seat Ltd; Batley; On-site; GBP 33,062,000 - 37,195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cash plan

Discounted shopping

30 days holiday

Pension scheme

Discretionary bonus

Free onsite parking

Job summary

High Seat Ltd in Batley is seeking a Despatch Operative to join our fast-paced warehouse team. You will be responsible for packing, loading and unloading furniture for delivery, using trolleys and pallets to move goods efficiently.

The role requires the ability to lift heavy items, attention to detail, and a good team spirit. Overtime may be required to support the business, with a supportive, feel-good culture at HSL.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift and handle heavy goods in a fast paced environment.
• Attention to detail and good customer service.
• Willing to work overtime to support the business.

Responsibilities

• Packing and moving furniture using packaging to a high standard.
• Packing all furniture including recliners and sofas.
• Using trolleys and carts to load furniture onto trailers.
• Scanning barcodes to create shipping documents.
• Creating transport manifests and filing them for reference.
• Processing and grading returned packaging as part of our recycling scheme.
• Maintaining a clean and safe workplace for all colleagues and visitors.

Skills

Packing

Heavy lifting

Attention to detail

Customer service

Team player

Overtime willingness

Tools

Barcode scanning

Pallet jacks

Loading equipment

Job description

Location: Batley

Salary: £12.71per hour

Hours: 39 hours(Monday - Thursday - 4 days)

We are looking for a Despatch Operative to join our welcoming team.Working as part of the Despatch Team, this role is responsible for the packaging, loading and unloading of products in a fast paced warehouse environment.

Our feel-good benefits:

• Health cash plan - cashback on dental, optical and more
• Discounted shopping & gym memberships with Westfield Rewards
• Brilliant colleague discount (friends and family too!)
• 30 days' holiday, rising to 33 with long service
• Contributory pension and death-in-service cover
• Discretionary bonus
• Free onsite parking (at most locations)
• Lovely surprise & delight events throughout the year

Key Responsibilities for Desaptch in Operative.

• Packing, moving, loading and unloading furniture pieces using various types of cardboard and plastic packaging and to a high standard for delivery.
• Packaging of all furniture types including heave recliners & sofas
• Using trolleys and carts to move and load furniture onto trailers.
• Scanning barcodes to create shipping documents.
• Creating transport manifests of shipped goods and filing these away for reference.
• Processing and grading returned packaging as part of our recycling scheme.
• Ensuring a clean and safe workplace for all colleagues and visitors.

A few things you'll need:

• Ability to lift and handle heavy goods in a fast paced environment.
• Attention to detail
• Excellent customer service
• A good team player
• Willing to work overtime to support the business
• Have a meticulous and efficient work ethic.

Competencies:

• Develop internal relationships to help deliver team objectives.
• Analyse team effectiveness and recommend improvements to work practices.
• Anticipates potential problems and initiates ways of improving standards.
• Actively seeks out ways on own to improve outcomes, processes or measurements.

A little more about us:

At HSL, we don't just sell and manufacture furniture - we create feel good moments. Each piece is handcrafted to support comfort and wellbeing, tailored to fit the individual. Our commitment to world-class service has earned us an incredible4.9/5 rating on Trustpilot,and we've been proudly recognised as a2 Star Outstanding company by Best Companies in 2024.

At HSL, we're building something truly special - a community where you are valued for your contributions, inspired to make a difference and empowered to do the right thing. We recognise and celebrate what makes people unique.