Dispatch Operative

TN United Kingdom; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Dispatch Operative to join their dynamic team. This role involves handling fragile and abnormal loads in a fast-paced environment, ensuring efficient loading and unloading processes. The ideal candidate will possess a Full UK Driving Licence and have experience in dispatch operations. With a focus on safety and quality, you will work closely with team leaders to maintain stock levels and improve operational procedures. Join a supportive company that values your contributions and offers a structured shift pattern with additional pay for afternoon and night shifts.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence is essential.
• Experience with Forklift and Combilift is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Load products and communicate with the Dispatch Team Leader.
• Maintain stock levels and ensure smooth delivery operations.
• Manage yard operations and keep the area free of debris.

Skills

UK Driving Licence

Communication Skills

Prioritization Skills

Experience in Manufacturing

Understanding of Dispatch Processes

Computer Systems Experience

Tools

SAP

Forklift

Combilift

Job description

Overview

First Military Recruitment is currently seeking a Dispatch Operative on behalf of one of our clients. The ideal candidate will have experience with fragile loads or steel, abnormal length loads, fast-paced loading and unloading (20-30 loads per shift), stock taking, and container loading.

The shifts are either:

1. A week of mornings (6:00 am – 2:00 pm, Monday – Friday) followed by a week of afternoons (2:00 pm – 10:00 pm, Monday – Friday) on a rotational basis.
2. OR a week of afternoons (2:00 pm – 10:00 pm, Monday – Friday) followed by a week of nights (10:00 pm – 6:00 am, Sunday night – Friday morning) on a rotational basis.

There is a shift uplift when working afternoons & nights:

• Afternoon - 10% per hour
• Night Shift - 30% per hour

Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel; however, all candidates will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Load product promptly, communicating relevant information to the Dispatch Team Leader.
• Liaise with Dispatch Team Leader to organize workload and priorities.
• Liaise with Production Team Leaders to resolve any issues related to product quality.
• Load vehicles ensuring zero damage during loading/delivery.
• Prepare finished goods in accordance with company packaging procedures.
• Maintain stock levels above minimum quantities.
• Communicate with haulers regarding deliveries.
• Take load photos of all products leaving the site.
• Ensure smooth delivery operations, including collections, customer returns, and adhering to procedures, flagging issues to the Dispatch Team Leader.
• Make recommendations to improve performance and procedures.
• Manage yard operations by allocating finished goods to correct locations and updating systems accurately and promptly.
• Keep the yard free of debris.
• Perform any other reasonable tasks assigned by your manager or Team Leader.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Full UK Driving Licence.
• RTITB Forklift licence (Desirable).
• Combilift license (Desirable).
• Understanding of Dispatch processes.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment (desirable).
• Good communication skills.
• Prioritization skills.
• Experience with computer systems, emails, logging paperwork, SAP knowledge (desirable).