Despatch Operative

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Despatch Operative for a manufacturing company in Leeds and Bradford. Responsibilities include managing daily despatch orders, packing parts, and using SAP for inventory control. The ideal candidate will have warehouse experience, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work under tight deadlines. The role offers a pay rate of £12.73/hr plus overtime, with the potential for permanent employment.

Qualifications

• Experience managing multiple priorities and strict deadlines.
• Proven track record with quality initiatives.
• Access to own transport is essential.

Responsibilities

• Despatch approximately 30 orders per day.
• Identify and pick parts from the Stores Warehouse.
• Pack parts for shipping using various methods.
• Use SAP for booking parts in and out.
• Assist with loading parcels onto vehicles.

Skills

Previous Warehouse or Despatch experience

Computer literacy with SAP

Excellent attention to detail

Able to work unsupervised

Excellent communication skills

Counterbalance FLT Licenses

Full UK driving licence

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 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 include:

-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 .

INDLEE

Job Info

Job Title:

Despatch Operative

Company:

Interaction Recruitment

Location:

Leeds, West Yorkshire

Posted:

Aug 13th 2025

Closes:

Sep 13th 2025

Sector:

Distribution

Contract:

Temporary

Hours:

Full Time

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