Dispatch Operative

Your Recruiters; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Your Recruiters Limited in the United Kingdom is seeking a Warehouse Operator with forklift experience to join a small team at our Loughborough site. You will switch between hands-on warehouse tasks and computer-based administration, ensuring stock accuracy and timely deliveries.

The role requires a B1 Counterbalance Forklift Licence, good English, numeracy and a safety-focused approach. You will work in a fast-paced environment with GMP/GDP procedures and occasional overtime on training.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a warehouse, logistics or dispatch environment.
• A valid, externally obtained B1 Counterbalance Forklift Licence
• A valid, externally obtained Reach Forklift Licence advantageous but not essential
• Good computer literacy and confidence using warehouse systems
• Good written and spoken English
• Basic numeracy skills
• Strong attention to detail, particularly when completing paperwork and stock records
• A practical approach to problem solving and good common sense
• Reliable, hardworking and committed to following procedures
• Friendly, approachable and happy working within a small team
• Comfortable carrying out both hands-on warehouse tasks and computer-based administration
• Able to adapt to changing workloads and priorities

Responsibilities

• Operating a Counterbalance forklift to load, unload and move pallets
• Receiving deliveries of components and manufacturing materials
• Booking goods in and out using computer systems
• Delivering materials and components to production departments
• Collecting finished products from production ready for dispatch
• Using handheld scanning guns to track stock movements
• Updating stock records and processing transactions using D365
• Preparing dispatch paperwork and liaising with delivery drivers
• Supporting warehouse marshalling activities once fully trained
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment
• Following strict GMP, GDP and health and safety procedures
• Overtime opportunities once fully trained

Skills

Warehouse/logistics experience

Computer literacy

English proficiency

Numeracy

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Team player

Adaptability

Education

B1 Counterbalance Forklift Licence

Reach Forklift Licence (advantageous)

Job description

• Operating a Counterbalance forklift to load, unload and move pallets
• Receiving deliveries of components and manufacturing materials
• Booking goods in and out using computer systems
• Delivering materials and components to production departments
• Collecting finished products from production ready for dispatch
• Using handheld scanning guns to track stock movements
• Updating stock records and processing transactions using D365
• Preparing dispatch paperwork and liaising with delivery drivers
• Supporting warehouse marshalling activities once fully trained
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment
• Following strict GMP, GDP and health and safety procedures
• Overtime opportunities once fully trained

This isn't a forklift only position. You'll need to be comfortable switching between practical warehouse duties and administrative tasks throughout your shift.

You must be comfortable with:

• No mobile phones in operational areas
• No food, drinks or vaping in restricted areas
• Strict health and safety procedures
• Wearing the required PPE, including safety footwear, high visibility clothing and hard hats
• Additional PPE requirements when entering production areas
• Following strict GMP and GDP procedures
• Working at a fast pace during busy periods
• Switching regularly between forklift duties and computer based tasks

This is a very safety conscious environment, with clear procedures in place to protect employees, products and production operations. All required PPE will be provided.

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience in a warehouse, logistics or dispatch environment
• A valid, externally obtained B1 Counterbalance Forklift Licence
• A valid, externally obtained Reach Forklift Licence advantageous but not essential
• Good computer literacy and confidence using warehouse systems
• Good written and spoken English
• Basic numeracy skills
• Strong attention to detail, particularly when completing paperwork and stock records
• A practical approach to problem solving and good common sense
• Reliable, hardworking and committed to following procedures
• Friendly, approachable and happy working within a small team
• Comfortable carrying out both hands-on warehouse tasks and computer-based administration
• Able to adapt to changing workloads and priorities