Despatch Operative

CMD Recruitment Limited; Roundway; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

CMD Recruitment Limited seeks a Despatch Operative for an initial 4-month temporary contract in Devizes, Wiltshire. The role ensures orders are picked, packed, labeled and prepared for collection with strict stock accuracy and adherence to quality and safety standards.

You will be involved in picking, packing, labeling, stock checks and coordinating courier collections, with forklift duties and a proactive approach to continuous improvement in despatch operations.

Qualifications

• Hands-on Despatch/Logistics role in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with picking and packing of customer orders and paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Pick customer orders accurately and to deadlines.
• Pack finished goods to customer spec.
• Label shipments, including export packaging.
• Check outgoing paperwork for accuracy.
• Coordinate courier/haulier collections and deliveries.
• Receive, count and transfer finished stock.
• Conduct regular stock checks and address stock queries.
• Move stock with a forklift safely.

Skills

Despatch experience

Picking & packing orders

Stock counting

Stock transfers

Labeling & paperwork

Forklift operation

IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Tools

Forklift truck

Job description

Despatch Operative (CMD-13446) Devizes, England

Salary: GBP15.14 - GBP15.14 per hour

Despatch Operative
Location: Devizes, Wiltshire
Pay Rate: £15.14 per hour
Contract: Temporary – Initial 4-Month Contract
Hours: Monday to Thursday 08:00–16:30 | Friday 08:00–15:30

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Despatch Operative to join a busy manufacturing environment in Devizes on an initial 4-month temporary contract.

This is a hands-on role responsible for ensuring customer orders are accurately picked, packed, labelled and prepared for collection, while maintaining stock accuracy and high standards of quality and safety.

The Role

• Pick customer orders accurately and to required deadlines.
• Pack finished goods in line with customer-specific requirements.
• Accurately label shipments, including export packaging.
• Check and verify outgoing paperwork.
• Coordinate courier and haulier collections and deliveries.
• Receive, count and transfer finished stock into secure locations.
• Carry out stock transfers from production cells.
• Complete regular stock checks and assist with stock queries.
• Monitor packaging stock levels and raise internal requests.
• Operate a forklift truck to move stock and materials safely.
• Raise non-conformance reports where required.
• Carry out customer rework and apply flag labels.
• Maintain good housekeeping and work to 5S principles.
• Follow Health & Safety procedures and current working instructions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement within the Despatch operation.

About You

We're looking for someone who is organised, reliable and comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Ideally, you\'ll have:

• Previous experience in Despatch, Stores, Warehouse or Logistics, preferably within manufacturing.
• Experience of picking and packing customer orders.
• Stock counting and stock transfer experience.
• Excellent attention to detail, particularly with labelling and paperwork.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to prioritise workloads and work to tight deadlines.
• A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a small team.

The role involves regular manual handling and can be physically demanding, so a practical and hands-on approach is essential.