Warehouse and Dispatch Operative

Reflex Group; Barwell; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Reflex Group is seeking a Warehouse / Dispatch Operative for its Barwell site. This full-time, permanent role involves preparing customer orders for dispatch, picking and packing, and ensuring timely, accurate shipping.

The position requires attention to detail, the ability to lift moderate-weight items, and good communication skills. Training on forklift use may be provided; candidates with prior warehouse experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse or dispatch experience is beneficial.
• Attention to detail and accuracy are essential.
• Ability to lift moderate-weight items.
• Good communication skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn new tasks and procedures.
• Basic computer literacy, including email and warehouse systems (training provided).
• Positive and reliable attitude with good timekeeping.

Responsibilities

• Prepare customer orders for dispatch accurately.
• Pick and pack products per order requirements.
• Label, palletise and organise goods for shipment.
• Check orders for accuracy before dispatch.
• Load and unload deliveries safely and efficiently.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation in warehouse and dispatch areas.
• Assist with stock checks and inventory control when required.
• Work to timed deadlines while maintaining high standards.
• Follow all health and safety procedures.

Skills

Previous warehouse or dispatch

Attention to detail

Lifting capability

Teamwork & communication

Willingness to learn

Basic computer literacy

Timekeeping & reliability

Job description

Established in 2002, the Reflex Group is now the largest privately owned print and packaging company in the UK, employing over 1000 people across multiple global sites. We pride ourselves on quality, efficiency, ethics, innovation, and maintaining a low environmental impact.

We are currently looking for a Warehouse / Dispatch Operative to join our team at the Barwell site.

Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Shift Pattern: A rotating shift pattern of week 1: 05.45 – 13.30 Monday, 05.30 – 13.30 Tuesday to Friday and week 2: 13.20 – 21.10 Monday to Thursday and 13.20 – 21.00 Friday

Role Overview

As a Warehouse / Dispatch Operative, you will play a key role in preparing customer orders for dispatch and ensuring all products are packed and shipped accurately and on time. You will be responsible for organising outgoing goods in line with customer orders, maintaining warehouse standards, and supporting the smooth running of the dispatch department.

This is a hands-on role that can be physically demanding and requires good attention to detail and the ability to work to deadlines.

• Preparing customer orders accurately for dispatch.
• Picking and packing products in line with order requirements.
• Labelling, palletising, and organising goods ready for shipment.
• Checking orders to ensure accuracy before dispatch.
• Loading and unloading deliveries safely and efficiently.
• Maintaining cleanliness and organisation within the warehouse and dispatch area.
• Assisting with stock checks and inventory control when required.
• Working to timed deadlines while maintaining high standards.
• Following all health and safety procedures at all times.
• Operating warehouse equipment such as manual pallet trucks safely (training provided).
• Forklift truck training may be provided in the future to support the role, unless candidates already hold a valid forklift licence.

Required Skills & Experience

• Previous warehouse or dispatch experience is beneficial.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to lift moderate-weight items.
• Good communication skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn new tasks and procedures.
• Basic computer literacy, including email and warehouse systems (training provided).
• A positive and reliable attitude with good timekeeping.