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Despatch Operative

Pertemps Northampton
Posted 13 days ago, valid for 18 days
Location

Northampton, Northamptonshire NN2 7FW

Salary

£26,000 - £31,200 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • Our client in Northamptonshire is seeking a Despatch Operative to join their team, working the evening shift from 2pm to 10pm with a 20% shift allowance.
  • The role involves packing, labeling, and dispatching products while ensuring compliance with statutory and company requirements.
  • Candidates must have a valid FLT License and demonstrate good English comprehension, mathematics skills, and a strong enthusiasm for health and safety.
  • The position requires excellent self-motivation, time management, and communication skills, with a preference for those familiar with Microsoft Dynamics AX.
  • The job offers a competitive salary, though specific figures are not mentioned, and prior experience in a similar role is preferred.

Our client based in Northamptonshire has an opportunity for a Despatch Operative to join their busy team. Reporting to the shift manager, you will contribute to the production target.

Evening Shift 2pm - 10pm.

20% Shift Allowance.

Responsibilities:

  • Ensure products and customer orders are packed, labelled and despatched correctly following procedures.
  • Check vehicle and driver credentials to ensure all statutory and company requirements are met.
  • Comply with IMDG ADR and IATA requirements, completing all documentation as required.
  • Communicate and liaise with shipping department as required.
  • Ensure excellent hygiene and housekeeping for packaging, yard area and storage.
  • Ensure FLT trucks are checked before use and charged as per company policy.
  • Contribute to the goals and objectives of that team.
  • Ensuring all equipment used is clean and dry to meet hygiene standards.
  • ensuring all work areas are clean, tidy and safe to reduce the risk of injury.
  • Operation of the FIFO system, and report any spillage or compounding errors, to ensure accurate stock levels.
  • Any other duties as requested, providing you are adequately trained and provided with required PPE.

Requirements:

  • FLT License.
  • Good English comprehension and mathematics.
  • Enthusiastic team player and keen to learn.
  • Excellent self-motivation with the ability to work on own initiative.
  • Excellent time management.
  • Health, Safety & Environmental enthusiasm to ensure own and others safety.
  • Excellent Numeracy & communication skills.
  • Good IT skills.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics AX will be an advantage.
  • Able to work efficiently and effectively with attention to detail.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.