Despatch Operative

Interaction Recruitment; Bradford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Despatch Operative primarily based in Bradford, with responsibilities including dispatching orders, working with SAP, and packing parts for shipment. Previous warehouse experience and a full UK driving licence are essential. The role is temp to perm with a pay rate of £12.73 per hour and requires flexibility to cover both Bradford and Leeds locations.

Qualifications

• Strong ability to work unsupervised and use initiative.
• Must possess a full UK driving licence and access to own transport.
• Proven track record of working with quality initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Despatch approximately 30 orders per day, working to daily deadlines.
• Identify and pick parts from the stores warehouse.
• Pack parts for shipping using various materials.
• Use SAP for booking parts in and out.
• Create customer despatch notes and booking consignments.

Skills

Previous warehouse or despatch experience

Computer literacy with SAP experience

Excellent attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Able to manage multiple priorities

Counterbalance FLT licenses

Job description

Despatch Operative

Temp to Perm, £12.73p/hr, 39hrs per week, Days, Overtime

BRADFORD/LEEDS

I am looking for an experienced Despatch Op to work in the Packing Department of a busy Manufacturing company based across both the Bradford and Leeds Factory’s. Although, you will be predominantly based in Bradford, you will be required to work in their Leeds Factory regularly, so having your own transport is essential.

Working Environment

Working in a busy Spares Packing Department, under the Aftermarket Spares Manager, your day‑to‑day tasks will include:

• Despatching approximately 30 orders per day, working to a daily deadline.
• Identifying and picking parts from the stores warehouse, whilst retrieving parts from other locations throughout the site.
• Packing parts using boxes, crates and pallets ready for shipping.
• Using various specialised packing, strapping and weight machines.
• Booking parts in and out using SAP.
• Creating customer despatch notes.
• Booking consignments and creating labels and daily manifests onto external carrier computer systems, which include DPD, FedEx and Freightroute, among others.
• Assist with the loading of parcels and pallets onto carrier vehicles, either by hand or FLT.
• Dealing directly with customer collections.
• Liaising with despatch courier drivers.

Key Skills Required for the Role

• Previous warehouse or despatch experience is essential.
• Must be able to manage multiple priorities and work to a strict deadline every day.
• Computer literacy with SAP experience.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Able to work unsupervised and use own initiative.
• Possess excellent communication skills.
• Counterbalance FLT licenses is desirable.
• Proven track record of working with quality initiatives.
• Full UK driving licence and access to own transport.

Your core working hours will be 7am to 3.30pm from Mon to Thurs, with a 2.30pm finish on a Friday. Flexibility is key, as you will be required to cover both locations and you must be able to work overtime where required to meet demand. The pay rate for the role is £12.73p/hr with overtime paid at time + ½, and the role is advertised as Temp to Perm.

If you are interested in this role, please either apply within, or send your CV to [e-mail].