Despatch Operative

Staffline; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 18,528 - 32,428; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free car parking on site

Free hot drinks

PPE provided

Full training provided

Opportunities for overtime

Job summary

A leading provider of workforce solutions is seeking Despatch Operatives in Shrewsbury. This full-time role offers fixed, guaranteed shifts from Sunday to Friday. Responsibilities include packing orders, checking stock, and maintaining tidiness. Candidates should have good communication skills and an eye for detail; prior experience is a plus, but training is provided. Benefits include onsite support, free parking, and opportunities for overtime.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to work independently and keep high housekeeping standards.

Responsibilities

• Packing and building orders for despatch.
• Preparing, checking, and verifying stock.
• Ensuring stock is picked in rotation.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work in a team

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Job description

Great opportunity to work as a Despatch Operative for our client a leading beef processing site.

Staffline is recruiting Despatch Operatives to work in Shrewsbury.

This is a full-time role with fixed, guaranteed shifts.

Late shifts

• Sunday to Friday, 5pm - 1:30am with one weekday and every Saturday off.

The rate of pay for day shifts is £13.45 per hour and overtime is paid at £17.66 per hour

• Saturdays and Bank holidays are paid at £23.54 per hour.

Your Time at Work

As a Despatch Operative, you will be responsible for:

Packing and building orders for Despatch to customers

Preparing, checking, and verifying stock

Palletise and locate stock when necessary in accordance with specifications.

Ensuring stock is picked in rotation and pallets are prepared ready for despatch.

Use correctly and prevent damage to equipment, vehicles and machinery where applicable.

Report any issues immediately to your supervisor.

Keep work areas tidy and clean at all times.

Ensuring the correct handling, palletising and storage of products to company and customer requirements in a manner that does not jeopardise product quality.

Maximise best use of storage facilities i.e. racking, floor space, external storage, containers and loading bays.

Carrying out any additional duties that may be reasonably requested.

Our Perfect Worker

You will need good communication skills and the ability to work in a team as well as independently.

You should be self‑motivated and responsible with a keen eye for detail.

You will also need to ensure good housekeeping standards and work within Health and Safety guidelines.

Experience in a similar role is desirable, but not essential as full training is provided.

Key Information and Benefits

• Fixed shifts
• OnSite support from Staffline
• Free car parking on site
• Free hot drinks
• PPE provided
• Full training provided
• Opportunities for overtime
• Shop on-site
• Temp to perm opportunity Job Ref: 1ABS

About Staffline

Staffline is the UK's leading provider of flexible, temporary and permanent workforce solutions, enabling over 28,000 people into good work every day.

We operate at more than 350 customer sites across England, Scotland and Wales.

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