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Manpower UK; Harthill; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Temporary to permanent opportunity

Immediate start

Overtime after 40 hours

Job summary

Manpower Scotland is recruiting a Dispatch Operative with a valid Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence for a busy food production client in Shotts, North Lanarkshire. You will manage stock movements, dispatch administration and forklift operations in a fast-paced environment.

Key duties include stock checks, using PDA scanners, updating inventory and ensuring accurate labelling for transport. Weekly pay and a route to permanent employment are offered.

Qualifications

• Valid Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence (essential).
• Previous warehouse/logistics/dispatch experience preferred.
• Confident using PDA scanners and warehouse management systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate Counterbalance Forklift Truck safely and efficiently.
• Load and unload vehicles per dispatch schedules.
• Move stock between production, storage and dispatch areas.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Numerical skills

Forklift licence

Stock control

Tools

PDA scanners

WMS

Job description

Dispatch Operative + Counterbalance Forklift Operative

Dispatch Operative with Counterbalance FLT

Pay Rate: £14.45 per hour

Contract: Temporary ongoing with a view to permanent employment

Location: Shotts, North Lanarkshire

Manpower Scotland is currently recruiting for a Dispatch Operative with a valid Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence on behalf of one of our established food production clients.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy dispatch operation where you will play a key role in ensuring products are accurately checked, processed and prepared for distribution. The successful candidate will be responsible for stock movements, dispatch administration and forklift operations within a fast-paced food production environment.

Working Pattern

• Wednesday to Saturday
• Weekly ongoing work
• 1.5x pay after 40 hours worked
• Double time on Sundays

The Role

Working within the Despatch Department, you will be responsible for ensuring finished products are accurately processed and prepared for delivery, maintaining stock accuracy and supporting the smooth operation of warehouse and logistics activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating a Counterbalance Forklift Truck safely and efficiently
• Loading and unloading vehicles in accordance with dispatch schedules
• Moving stock between production, storage and dispatch areas
• Picking, preparing and staging goods for distribution
• Carrying out incoming and outgoing stock checks
• Using PDA handheld scanners to record stock movements and update inventory records
• Verifying quantities, product codes and batch information
• Completing dispatch paperwork and electronic records accurately
• Ensuring all products are correctly labelled and prepared for transport
• Monitoring stock levels and reporting discrepancies
• Assisting with warehouse organisation and stock rotation
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping within the warehouse and dispatch areas
• Following all health and safety and food production procedures at all times
• Supporting colleagues across warehouse and distribution operations as required

Requirements

• Valid and in-date Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence (essential)
• Previous experience working within a warehouse, logistics or dispatch environment
• Confident using PDA scanners and warehouse management systems
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good numerical skills and experience carrying out stock checks
• Ability to work efficiently within a fast-paced environment
• Good understanding of warehouse health and safety procedures
• Reliable, punctual and able to work as part of a team
• Previous experience within a food production environment would be advantageous but is not essential

What You'll Receive

• £14.45 per hour
• Overtime paid at time and a half after 40 hours
• Double time on Sundays
• Weekly pay
• Opportunity to secure a permanent position
• Ongoing support from the Manpower team
• Immediate start available for the right candidate