Despatch/Warehouse Operative

MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions; Ashby-de-la-Zouch; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electronics materials company in Ashby-de-la-Zouch is seeking a dependable Despatch/Warehouse Operative. This role focuses on effective material handling, order preparation, and ensuring safety in a manufacturing setting. The ideal candidate has experience in warehouse operations and strong attention to detail. A competitive salary, performance-related bonus, and benefits including 25 days holiday are offered.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Performance-related bonus scheme

Company pension

Training and development

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Experience in goods receipt, storage, picking, and dispatch.
• Ability to handle materials safely, including hazardous substances.
• Familiarity with stock control systems and basic IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Unload deliveries and check materials against documentation.
• Organise and label inventory according to safety standards.
• Accurately select and prepare materials for production or shipment.
• Use forklifts and other warehouse machinery safely.

Skills

Warehouse Operations Knowledge

Material Handling Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Tools

Forklift License

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a dependable and safety-conscious Despatch/Warehouse Operative to support our manufacturing logistics operations. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a hands-on environment, takes pride in maintaining order and accuracy, and understands the importance of timely and safe material handling in a chemical manufacturing setting. You will be a key part of the logistics team, ensuring that raw materials, packaging, and finished goods are stored, handled, and moved efficiently and safely.

Responsibilities

• Receive and inspect goods: Unload deliveries, check materials against documentation, and report discrepancies.
• Store materials safely: Organise and label inventory in accordance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Pick and prepare orders: Accurately select and prepare materials for production or shipment, ensuring correct documentation.
• Operate equipment: Safely use forklifts, pallet trucks, and other warehouse machinery (training provided if required).
• Maintain inventory records: Use warehouse management systems (WMS) to track stock movements and update records.
• Support production logistics: Ensure timely delivery of materials to manufacturing areas and assist with internal transfers.
• Follow safety protocols: Adhere to chemical handling procedures, PPE requirements, and site safety rules.
• Contribute to continuous improvement: Identify opportunities to improve warehouse efficiency, layout, and processes.
• Reliability and punctuality: Show up prepared to work and take pride in performing duties accurately.
• Safety-focused: Understand the importance of working safely, especially in a chemical environment.
• Organised and methodical: Maintain order and accuracy in work processes.
• Team-oriented: Work effectively with others and support colleagues to meet shared goals.
• Adaptable and proactive: Handle change well and take initiative when action is needed.
• Calm under pressure: Stay focused and effective during busy periods or when issues arise.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Warehouse Operations Knowledge: Experience in goods receipt, storage, picking, and dispatch in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
• Material Handling Skills: Ability to safely move and handle materials, including hazardous substances (training provided).
• Equipment Operation: Forklift license preferred; experience with other warehouse equipment is a plus.
• Inventory Management: Familiarity with stock control systems and basic IT skills (e.g., scanning, data entry).
• Attention to Detail: Strong focus on accuracy in documentation, labeling, and order preparation.
• Regulatory Awareness: Understanding of chemical safety, COSHH, and environmental compliance is beneficial.
• Communication Skills: Able to follow instructions and communicate clearly with team members and supervisors.
• Physical Fitness: Capable of performing manual tasks, including lifting, moving, and standing for extended periods.

About the Company

MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions, a business of Element Solutions Inc (NYSE:ESI), is renowned worldwide for its commitment to revolutionizing the electronics industry. With a legacy spanning over a century, we have continually set new benchmarks for excellence, reliability, and sustainability in electronic materials. Our Expertise: Wafer Level Solutions; Semiconductor Assembly Solutions; Circuitry Solutions; Circuit Board Assembly Solutions; Film & Smart Surface Solutions. We serve diverse sectors including automotive, consumer electronics, mobile devices, telecom, data storage, and infrastructure. We strive to embody the five "Elements of our Culture" — the 5Cs: Challenge, Commit, Collaborate, Choose and Care — as the foundation of our organization and our employees’ interactions with customers, colleagues and stakeholders to drive performance and create a rewarding work environment.

Benefits and Schedule

40 hours per week, Monday to Thursday, 7.15 am to 4.30 pm with a 30-minute lunch break, and Friday 7.15 am to 12.15 pm. We offer a competitive base salary plus a generous performance-related bonus scheme, company pension, life assurance, a health cash plan, company uniform, training and development, and 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays. Free onsite parking is provided. We provide a challenging but rewarding experience with opportunities to learn, grow and contribute from day one, alongside technology investments and extensive learning and development tools to nurture your career.