Job Description
An opportunity has arisen for an efficient and dynamic individual to join our team in the role of Dispatch Operative. The purpose of this role is to ensure the safe receipt, storage and dispatch of our products. In addition to this, our ideal candidate would also have the ability to operate our pallet and reach trucks as and when required.
Responsibilities Include:
- Loading and unloading products from incoming and outgoing vehicles with the use of powered trucks, consolidating and storing them in the appropriate locations or delivering to relevant departments/areas.
- Operating of powered trucks (PPT and Reach) as and when required
- Working a cold store environment (with temperatures ranging from 0-5 degrees Celsius)
- Accurately picking products ready to be palletised and dispatched
- Operating a handheld scanner to ensure data is accurately recorded in our internal database
- Repetitive manual handling of products (up to 18kg)
- Operating a clean as you go procedure to keep the dispatch area clean and tidy
- Maintaining excellent levels of hygiene and health and safety standards
- Reporting any damaged or missing goods, non-conformances or accidents to relevant managers to ensure appropriate action is taken
Our perfect Dispatch Operative would have:
- Current and in-date PPT and Reach truck licenses (desirable)
- Previous experience of working in a warehouse or stores based environment would be an advantage
- Understanding of and adherence to health and safety protocols and food hygiene standards
- The ability to interpret and follow written and spoken instructions
- Comfortable with a physical role where manual handling is a frequent requirement
- Respect for others and values diversity; happy to listen and work as part of a team
- A can-do attitude with a flexible and dynamic approach
- The ability to use own initiative and thrives under pressure
- The ability to learn how to operate our handheld scanners
The hours you would work:
A 5-on, 2-off shift pattern, comprising 45 hours per week (overtime is possible/allowed if production requires it).
Working hours: 14 00, with flexibility required.
Rate of pay:
£13.73 per hour for the 45 hours, with prospects for growth, advancement to the next level, and salary increases. (1.25 the regular hourly rate if the total number of hours worked exceeds 45 hours in a workweek.)
What else we can offer you:
• Loyalty rewarded earn an extra day of holiday for every 2 years of service
• Secure your future - You will be automatically enrolled in the company pension scheme after three months of service (contributions: employee 5%, employer 3%)
• Eyecare vouchers to help you look after your vision
• Fortnightly pay for regular, reliable income
• Extensive learning & development platform, available in multiple languages to support your growth
• Company accommodation available where required
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offering confidential support whenever you need it
• Private GP service for fast, convenient access to medical advice
• Free onsite parking
• Festive fun with our all-staff December advent calendar and prizes to be won
• Exclusive BHN discounts on a wide range of brands and services
• Free Will Writing Opportunities twice a year
• Education - Free English Training Opportunities
• Study Sponsorship opportunities
• Free Fruit
