Despatch Operative

Interaction Recruitment; Dudley Hill; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A busy manufacturing company is seeking a Despatch Operative to join their Packing Department, working primarily in Bradford with some travel to Leeds. The role involves despatching orders, managing stock, and using SAP for tracking shipments. Candidates must have previous despatch or warehouse experience, a full UK driving license, and strong attention to detail. This is a Temp to Perm role with a pay rate of £12.73 per hour, offering opportunities for overtime.

Qualifications

• Previous Warehouse or Despatch experience is essential.
• Full UK driving license and access to own transport is required.
• Must be able to work under pressure and to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Despatch approximately 30 orders daily, adhering to deadlines.
• Identify and pick parts from the Stores Warehouse.
• Pack parts and book them in and out using SAP.
• Create customer despatch notes and labels.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Computer literacy with SAP

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Counterbalance FLT License

Ability to manage multiple priorities

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.

Overview

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.
• Occasioanlly driving a company van between the Bradford and Leeds sites.

Key Skills

• 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 is essential.

Hours & Pay

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.

Application

If you are interested in this role, please either apply within, or send your CV to .

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