Dispatch Operatives (Days)

PrepWorld; Northfleet; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medicash

Wagestream

On site parking with electric charge

Staff restaurant

Fruit pots on Wednesdays

Brand new facilities

A supportive team

Staff events

Job summary

PrepWorld is seeking a Dispatch Operative (days) to support loading operations and ensure efficient, compliant vehicle preparation.

You will collect keys from drivers, load vehicles in the loading bay and chiller areas, and liaise with 3rd party hauliers. Daily checks on equipment, hygiene inspections of vehicles, adherence to security requirements, and maintaining on-time deliveries are key aspects of the role. Shifts run Sunday to Wednesday, 05:30–17:30, with a starting rate of £13.34 per hour.

Qualifications

• Ideally experienced in dispatch operations.
• Pallet pump truck experience required or trained.
• Reliable with proactive problem solving.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Basic English and good numeracy skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect vehicle keys from the driver before loading.
• Accurate preparation and loading of vehicles from loading bay and chiller areas.
• Liaise with 3rd party haulier drivers on deliveries and collections.
• Carry out daily/weekly checks on equipment used in the area.
• Check vehicles for suitability including hygiene inspections before loading/unloading.
• Adhere to specific customer security requirements for product transportation.
• Keep depot delivery time slots on schedule.
• Communicate delays to the Team Leader promptly.

Skills

Pallet pump truck experience

Teamwork

Problem solving

Numeracy

Basic English

Job description

Dispatch Operatives (days)

• The Dispatch Operative will ensure vehicle keys are collected from the driver prior to the start of loading.
• Accurate preparation and loading of vehicles from loading bay and chiller areas.
• The Dispatch Operative will Liaise with 3rd party haulier drivers on delivery and collections.
• Ensure daily/ weekly checks are carried out on any equipment used in the area.
• The Dispatch Operative will ensure checks are carried out on vehicles for suitability including hygiene inspections before loading/unloading.
• Ensure specific customer security requirement relating to product transportation are adhered to.
• Ensure depot delivery time slots are not missed.
• Communicate clearly and regularly any anticipated delay to the Team Leader

Who we are looking for:

• Ideally experienced
• Pallet pump truck experience / trained
• Reliable, with a pro-active approach to problem solving
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Basic English, and good numeracy skills is essential

What we provide in return:

• Medicash (allowances to cover costs such as dental and optical bills, physiotherapy, alternative therapies, and even consultancy charges – available for employees and their families)
• Wagestream (track your earnings and instantly access up to 50% of your money as you earn it, without waiting for payday)
• On site parking with electric charge points
• Fully paid for, Staff events
• Staff restaurant serving heavily subsidised hot and cold food
• Fruit pots on Wednesdays
• Brand new facilities
• A supportive team

Days and Hours of Work: Sunday - Wednesday 05:30am - 17:30pm

Rate of pay:

Starting at £13.34 per hour