Here at Specialised Canvas Services, we are looking to recruit a warehouse dispatch operative to join our dedicated and talented team.
As a dispatch operative your role is vital in ensuring at the final stage of the process, we deliver a superb and timely service. You will need to have an excellent attention for detail, full competency using a computer/Microsoft packages with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Using multiple carrier websites dispatch goods according to size, weight, destination, and service.
* Obtaining quotations and booking haulage for dedicated deliveries, international deliveries and any other goods not covered by our contracted couriers.
* Complete required paperwork for international deliveries including the use of commodity codes.
* Acquire POD's when needed and solve any issues surrounding delivery such as delays, loss of goods or change of addresses.
* Receive and unload deliveries whilst checking all consignments are received, correct and in good condition.
* Accurately marking all goods received/delivered on our internal software.
* Ensure all goods are packaged appropriately and to an adequate standard for safe transit.
* Raise and fulfil claims with carriers for delayed services or loss of goods.
* Organise stock within the warehouse on a rotational basis ensuring old stock is moved to the front to be used/dispatched first before new.
* Royal Mail – Receive/distribute incoming mail and frank/post outgoing mail.
* General Housekeeping – Maintaining a clean and tidy warehouse, yard and other designated areas including racking.
* Use of Forklift Truck, including operators' daily checks and general good practice.
* Use of manual handling equipment such as pump trucks and trollies.
* Adhere to all health & safety regulations when carrying out the above duties.
* Any other tasks and reasonably requested by the directors or other senior management.
Additional Requirements:
* Counterbalance Forklift Licence (advantageous but not essential as training will be provided)
* Full drivers' licence
* Computer literacy including Microsoft packages
* Reasonable flexibility to cover seasonal workloads and late couriers
* Previous experience working in a warehouse/factory environment is essential.
* Ability to manage and prioritise own workload.
* No problem approach
* Can do attitude
* Willingness to learn and teach others.
You will have your own designated dispatching area with an unloading/loading bay which is situated within the first factory. Your duties are a combination of both desk and outdoor based working.
The role requires weekly hours of 42.5 Monday – Friday. The core hours are between 08:00 – 17:00.
You will receive 20 days holiday per year, plus statutory bank holidays & additional paid leave to cover our Christmas shutdown (3-4 days) pro rata.
If you would like to join our team and believe you are an ideal candidate for this role, we would like to hear from you
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.24 per hour
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Casual dress
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Profit sharing
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (preferred)
* Forklift Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person