Goods In Despatch Operative

KineticPlc; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is seeking a Goods In Despatch Operative for a busy engineering workshop in Leeds. Candidates must hold a full UK driving licence and be physically fit to handle lifting tasks. Responsibilities include managing goods in/out and preparing products for dispatch. The role offers a 4-day working week, competitive pay of £14.80 per hour, and several benefits including 33 days holiday and pension. Overtime opportunities are also available.

Benefits

Pension

33 days holiday

Overtime available

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Basic computer skills with training provided.
• Physically fit, able to handle lifting to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Booking in and checking materials using computer systems.
• Loading/unloading vehicles and manual handling.
• Stock taking and basic inspection of goods.
• Packing and preparing pipe spools for dispatch.
• Driving company vehicle for collections/deliveries.
• Performing general workshop duties.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Basic computer skills

Physically fit

Good communication skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to work as part of a team

Job description

Up to £14.80 per hour + Pension and 33 days holiday.

Location: Leeds, England, Yorkshire & The Humber.

Goods In Despatch Operative

Permanent (Temp-to-Perm 26 weeks, moving to Morley in 2026).

Experienced Goods In Despatch Operative WITH A DRIVING LICENSE required for busy engineering and steel handling workshop in Leeds. 4‑day working week Monday to Thursday! Order books are very busy and more projects are coming in daily. Benefits: 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays, pension. Working hours: Monday–Thursday, 07:00–17:30 (42 paid hours, breaks included).

About the Role: Join an established engineering company manufacturing complex pipe work; you will handle goods in/out, despatch, stock control and prepare finished products for dispatch.

Key Responsibilities:

• Booking in and checking materials using computer systems
• Loading/unloading vehicles and manual handling
• Stock taking and basic inspection of goods
• Packing and preparing pipe spools for dispatch
• Driving company vehicle for collections/deliveries
• General workshop duties (cleaning, tidying, occasional painting)

Skills & Experience required:

• Full UK driving licence – essential
• Basic computer skills (additional training provided)
• Physically fit with good communication skills due to lots of lifting to deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Extras (but not essential):

• Combi or overhead crane licence – a bonus
• Overtime available Fridays at time and a half
• FLT counterbalance licence desirable (training available)
• Knowledge of pipes/pipe fittings advantageous

Pay: £14.80 per hour + overtime (time and a half £22.20).

To be considered for this great opportunity, press APPLY now or call 01226 329750 for more information.

Alternative job titles possibly suitable for: Stores & Dispatch Operative / Goods In Operative / Warehouse Operative / Despatch Operative / Stores Person / Logistics Operative.

Kinetic plc is a recruitment consultancy with over 43 years of experience of delivering staffing solutions to the engineering, manufacturing and technical industries. Kinetic plc treats all applications with a high degree of care; we review all submissions and will attempt to contact applicants who match the job profile. Those that do not meet the specification may not be contacted but their CV will be retained for future opportunities.