Forklift Driver

New Resource Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of a well-established manufacturing company for a Despatch Operative to join their busy logistics team at their Melksham facility.

About the Role

As a Despatch Operative, you will play a key role in ensuring finished goods are safely and accurately prepared for distribution. You will work as part of a fast-paced team, ensuring all despatch activities are completed efficiently, safely, and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out all despatch duties in a safe, consistent and reliable manner
• Ensure finished goods are correctly packed, labelled, and prepared for dispatch
• Complete all relevant paperwork accurately and in a timely manner
• Load vehicles safely in line with company procedures and instructions
• Operate pallet wrapping equipment
• Carry out daily checks on equipment, including forklift trucks where applicable
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment at all times
• Identify opportunities for improvement and contribute ideas to enhance processes
• Comply fully with all health & safety regulations and site procedures

Key Skills & Experience

• Forklift Truck licence (Counterbalance and/or Flexi desirable, but not essential as full training will be provided)
• Previous experience in a warehouse or dispatch environment is advantageous
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Able to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills
• Good attention to detail and accuracy
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures

Benefits

• Overtime paid at 1.33x after 40 hours per week
• 34 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Pension scheme (employee 5% / employer 3%)
• Generous company sick pay scheme (after qualifying period)
• Career progression opportunities
• Cycle to Work scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Death in service benefit (after qualifying period)
• Birthday benefit (after qualifying period)
• Employee discount platform offering savings on thousands of retailers, cinema tickets and more

About New Resource Recruitment

New Resource Recruitment are specialists in supplying high-quality candidates to manufacturing, logistics, and industrial sectors across the UK. We work closely with our clients to match the right people with the right opportunities.