Dispatch Operative

First Military Recruitment

  • Cardiff
  • £24,024 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
  • Apply easily
MS479 - Dispatch OperativeLocation: St. Mellons, CardiffSalary: £24,024 per annum basicOverview: First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Dispatch Operative on behalf of one of our clients. The ideal candidate will have experience with fragile loads or steel, abnormal length loads, fast paced loading and unloading (20-30 loads per shift), stock taking & container loading.The shifts are either a week of mornings (6.00am – 14.00pm, Monday – Friday) then a week of afternoons (14.00pm – 22.00pm, Monday – Friday) on a rotational basis.ORA week of afternoons (14.00pm – 22.00pm, Monday – Friday) then week of nights (22.00pm – 06.00am, Sunday night – Friday am) on a rotational basis.The there is a shift uplift when working afternoons & nights -
  • Afternoon -10% per hour
  • Night Shift - 30% per hour
Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Load product in a prompt manner, communicating relevant information to the Dispatch Team Leader.
  • Liaise with Dispatch Team Leader to organise workload and priorities.
  • Liaise with Production Team Leaders to resolve any issues that may arise in relation to unsatisfactory product.
  • Load vehicles as required, ensuring “zero” loading / delivery damage.
  • Preparation of all finished goods in conjunction with the companies packaging procedures.
  • Ensuring stock levels are above minimum quantities.
  • Communicate with haulers in relation to deliveries.
  • Ensure load photos are taken of all products leaving site.
  • Ensure smooth running of deliveries, collection, customer returns, customer collections, adhering to all relevant procedures flagging issues to the Dispatch Team Leader.
  • Make recommendations to improve on performance / procedures.
  • Yard management is key. Allocating finished goods in their correct location and updating the system accurately in a timely manner.
  • Ensuring the yard is always clear of debris.
  • Any other reasonable tasks assigned by your manager or Team Leader.
Skills and Qualifications:
  • Full UK Driving Licence.
  • RTITB Forklift licence (Desirable).
  • Combilift license (Desirable).
  • Understanding of Dispatch processes.
  • Experience of working within a manufacturing environment (desirable).
  • Communication skills.
  • Prioritisation skills.
  • Experience of using computer systems, emails, logging paperwork, SAP knowledge desirable.

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