Despatch Operator

TT Electronics plc; Abercynon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced pension

Healthcare cashback

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounted shopping

Job summary

TT Electronics plc in Abercynon is seeking a reliable Despatch Operator to join the Despatch team. You will pick, pack and dispatch orders accurately, ensuring on-time delivery while following SOPs and safety guidelines.

The role requires good time management, detail orientation and the ability to work both independently and with colleagues. Training is provided for despatch procedures and forklift operations as needed.

Qualifications

• A reliable, detail-focused candidate with good time management and accuracy.
• Willingness to train in despatch processes and forklift use.
• Basic computer skills; BPSS clearance may be required.

Responsibilities

• Pick, pack and scan customer orders accurately per SOPs.
• Prepare and dispatch products to meet deadlines and quality standards.
• Complete documentation and maintain despatch records.
• Follow Health & Safety procedures and maintain tidy work areas.
• Work collaboratively or independently to meet daily priorities.
• Support continuous improvement and maintain high quality.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Team player

Health & Safety

Basic computer skills

Forklift training

BPSS clearance

Manufacturing environment experience

Despatch knowledge

Tools

Despatch systems

Job description

Company Overview

COME JOIN OUR JOURNEY! When you join TT, you join our global community of visionaries, creators, and achievers dedicated to engineering and manufacturing electronic solutions enabling a safer, healthier and more sustainable world. Simply put, we are a global manufacturer with a passion for engineering advanced electronics that benefit our planet and people for future generations. We are committed to having a positive impact on the world through a culture built around safety, transparency, collaboration, and positive relationships. Our teams are fuelled by performance and expertise, leading the charge in innovation, efficiency and delivering world‑class customer service. Be part of the journey.

Role Overview And Responsibilities

Introduction

TT Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Despatch Operator to join our Despatch team at our Abercynon site. Reporting to the Despatch Team Leader, you will play a key role in ensuring customer orders are picked, packed and dispatched accurately, safely and on time.

We are looking for a reliable, motivated individual with excellent attention to detail, strong time management skills and a commitment to working safely in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Pick, pack and scan customer orders accurately in accordance with despatch packing lists and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Ensure all products are prepared and dispatched accurately to meet customer and business requirements.
• Complete all documentation and filing accurately and maintain despatch records.
• Work safely at all times, following company Health & Safety procedures, including manual handling practices and safe working instructions.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, ensuring work areas remain clean, organised and free from hazards.
• Handle and lift products safely, including heavier items, using the manual handling training provided.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve team objectives while also being able to work independently to meet daily deadlines and priorities.
• Demonstrate excellent time management to ensure customer orders are completed and dispatched on schedule.
• Support continuous improvement and maintain the high standards of quality and accuracy expected within TT Electronics.

Qualifications, Skills And Attributes

Skills, Experience and Attributes

• Previous experience in a manufacturing, despatch or stores environment is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.
• Excellent attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• A positive team player with the ability to work independently when required.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of Health & Safety and quality.
• Basic computer skills; full training will be provided on the company portal and despatch systems.
• Willingness to train and operate a company forklift (training provided).
• Ability to obtain Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance.

Flexibility

This role requires flexibility to support business requirements. You may be required to work in other departments, subject to operational needs, following appropriate training. You will also be expected to adopt a flexible approach to working hours and be willing to work additional hours, including overtime where required, to support business demands.

Hours of Work

Monday to Thursday:

7:30am – 4:00pm

Friday:

7:30am – 12:15pm

What We Offer

• Enhanced pension contributions
• Healthcare cashback plan
• Employee assistance programme
• Free Fruit Tuesdays
• Sharesave
• Site incentive plan
• Financial wellbeing benefit
• Discounted online and high street shopping and lifestyle vouchers
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounted RAC membership
• Discounted Gym membership
• Specsavers vouchers
• 183.75 hours annual leave plus bank holidays
• A supportive and friendly working environment with a focus on wellbeing and sustainability

TT Electronics are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and actively encourage applications from under‑represented groups.

Our Recruitment Process

Formal Interviews will be held on site and include a tour of the facility.

Please be aware that many roles at TT Electronics are subject to both security and export control restrictions which means that limitations relating to nationality may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates must achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). TT Electronics is unable to sponsor work visas for this role.

Successful candidates will be required to undertake and pass pre and during employment drug and alcohol testing.

Solving Technology Challenges for a Sustainable World

We want the very best people in our TT family across the globe – so we welcome applications from everyone, to celebrate a diverse mix of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and you can rest assured that TT Electronics takes positive steps to ensure we are an inclusive business, that will welcome and support you, from your initial application to wherever your career takes you!

Please get in touch if you’d like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to your application, in order that we can accommodate and support you in the process. You can do this by emailing [e-mail].

If you want to work for a company where who you are is valued and respected, we’d love to hear from you.

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TT Electronics does not accept any unsolicited CVs from third parties. Any CVs submitted by a third party for this or any other position will not be subject to any recruitment fees if hired.