Despatch Operative
Staveley

Dispatch Operative

Ref: 864| Posted: 11th Mar 2025

Edwards Employment Solutions Ltd are an award-winning, independent recruiter who support ‘employers of choice’ across the East Midlands and Yorkshire.  We partner with a wide range of companies within the Industrial, Engineering and Office Support sectors, bringing excellent career opportunities to YOU!

 

We are currently recruiting for a Dispatch Operative to join an expanding team at a well established, Chesterfield based organization. They design, manufacture and repair products. This is a permanent full-time position. 

The successful candidate will have previous dispatch experience, hold a valid UK drivers license and have a solid understanding of courier websites and how to navigate them. Any experience using a FLT or PPT would be a plus! This position will include a lot of sole working so having the right requirements is a must. 

 

Salary Details & Package

  • Salary £26,520

  • Day shifts, 42.5 hours a week

  • Monday to Friday

  • 8AM-5PM

  • 20 days holiday + Bank Holidays + Christmas shut down

  • Free uniform

  • Free on site parking

 

The Role – Dispatch Operative

As a Dispatch Operative, you will be responsible for:

  • Use various courier sites to ship items based on size, weight, destination, and service type

  • Get quotes and book transport for special and international deliveries, plus handle necessary paperwork and commodity codes

  • Manage incoming and outgoing deliveries, ensuring everything is in order, and keep the warehouse organized and clean

  • Get PODs when necessary and tackle any delivery problems like delays, lost items, or address changes

  • Log all received and delivered items accurately on the internal system

  • Use suitable packaging to keep everything secure during transport

  • Arrange inventory in the warehouse using a rotational system to prioritize older stock

  • Use of the Forklift Truck, PPT and trolley’s

 

The Candidate Must Haves

  • Previous experience as a dispatch operative

  • ‘Can do’ attitude

  • The ability to use an FLT

  • A valid UK drivers License

  • IT skills (microsoft)

 

 Did you answer yes to most of the above? Are you reliable and trustworthy?

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