Despatch Operative
Based in Swindon (SN2)
£13p/h
Monday to Friday, 10am to 6pm
We currently have a vacancy for a Despatch Operative. Within the role, you will be working closely with the Despatch Manager in maintaining the smooth operation of a fast-moving environment. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is experienced in both driving and operating forklifts, and who enjoys working in a dynamic, hands-on role.
Key Responsibilities:
Co-ordinate and monitor the receipt and storage of goods
Unload and label paper stocks as required
Record and understand types of consumables
Navigation of Tharstern/DHL/DPD/TPN/DX and other systems within Despatch
Produce a daily despatch list
Ensuring goods leave the factory on time and in good condition.
Creating despatch labels and updating systems.
Notifying production of jobs that are not present that should be shortly despatching.
Booking in deliveries with customers and third parties ensuring its cost effective
Communicating with Customer Service & Production on job status.
Reading and understanding job bag instructions regarding deliveries and requirements
Filling in for the Despatch Manager when they are absence.
Understanding of up to date INCO terms
Produce commercial invoices, declarations and custom terms for overseas goods
Ensure housekeeping standards and continuous improvement are kept. to a high standard within the warehouse
Booking transport with carriers & staying on to ensure goods are despatched
Keeping purchasing up to date with paper requirements and stock not rotating
Ensuring stock is tidy and kept up to date
Provide a safe working environment, adhering to Health, Safety and Environmental procedures
Control of Forklift truck management, ensuring full operational capacity and maintenance
Requirements:
Current FLT licence
Understand of sizes and grammages, work in progress list for Print and bindery
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Excellent attention to detail
Good communication skills
Computer skills: Microsoft applications
Computer literate with good numerical skills
Flexibility
Reliability
This role offers the opportunity for long-term employment with the potential to become a permanent team member. The client is looking for someone long-term that wants to settle roots and grow within their company. Our client has an extremely supportive work environment where safety and teamwork are top priorities