Despatch Operative – Nights

Aligra Cardiff; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Night shift hours

Local Cardiff site

Job summary

Aligra Cardiff is seeking a Night Shift Warehouse Despatch Operative in Cardiff to join a busy logistics team. You will contribute to efficient order processing and timely deliveries while maintaining a safe work environment.

The role runs 22:00–03:00, weekdays and weekends, on a full-time basis with local site work. You will use WMS and basic PC skills to ensure accuracy and quality in daily despatch tasks, supporting customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Previous warehousing or distribution experience preferred.
• Comfortable using PCs and WMS or similar systems.
• Strong numeracy, literacy, and communication skills.
• Flexible and proactive approach to workplace challenges.
• External FLT licence desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a Zero Harm workplace by identifying and reporting hazards.
• Pick, load, unload, and manage orders accurately to meet daily targets.
• Use Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) to ensure operational accuracy.
• Keep your work area clean, organised, and compliant for audits.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure smooth operations and on-time deliveries.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Communication

WMS familiarity

Tools

WMS

Job description

Night Shift Warehouse Despatch Operative – Cardiff

Have you worked for Tesco, Asda, or Sainsbury’s?Then this could be the perfect opportunity to bring your skills to a dynamic team and develop your career within a respected company.

Why you’ll love this role:

• Competitive pay: £460–£480 per week(based on 40 hours)


• Full-time night shift: 22:00 – 03:00, weekdays and weekends


• Work locally in Cardiff, avoiding long travel times


• Join a company committed to quality and customer satisfaction

Key responsibilities:

• Maintain a Zero Harm workplace by identifying and reporting hazards


• Pick, load, unload, and manage orders accurately to meet daily targets


• Use Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) to ensure operational accuracy


• Keep your work area clean, organised, and compliant for audits


• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure smooth operations and on-time deliveries

What makes you the right fit:

• Previous warehousing or distribution experience preferred


• Comfortable using PCs and WMS or similar systems


• Strong numeracy, literacy, and communication skills


• Flexible and proactive approach to workplace challenges


• External FLT licence desirable but not essential

About Aligra:

Since 2007, Aligra has specialised in recruitment and talent management across Automotive, Driving, Industrial, Hospitality, and Professional sectors, partnering with some of the UK’s leading logistics companies.