Title: Despatch Operative Salary: Dependent on experience Working hours: Monday - Thursday 7:00am - 4:00pm and Friday 7:00am - Midday Location: Loughborough, Leicestershire VH Talent, is delighted to be supporting our client, a leading manufacturing facility to appoint a Despatch Operative.
The successful applicant, will play an instrumental role in ensuring all parts/products are packaged in accordance to specification, all relevant documentation is completed and shipped within a timely manner.
If you're seeking a rewarding new role, we'd love to hear from you!
The Despatch Operative Role: * Attend team briefs/meetings to ensure fully aware of all daily objectives and department targets * Manage and oversee all shipping/packing process documents * Accurately package a variety of parts in accordance to guidelines * Use ERP system to assist with stock control management * Operate shipping software supplied by external couriers * Moving stock around the shop floor * Operate machinery used to bag and seal stock and ensure adhering to health, safety and environmental procedures/policies * Ensure working towards Continuous Improvement You'll Need: * A proactive and 'Can Do' approach * Previous experience of operating in a manufacturing or engineering environment would be highly advantageous * Able to follow instructions and use initiative to drive tasks to completion * Has attention to detail and accuracy in the work carried out * Due to the nature of the work, manual handling will be required at times * Good problem solving skills * IT Literate as some computer use will be required at times.
Would be advantageous to have experience in ERP or Shipping systems.
* Experience of operating within a Continuous Improvement environment is desirable What's in it for you: * 33 Days annual leave (including Bank Holidays) * Buying and selling scheme of holidays * Structured training and welcome to the company * Permanent appointment * Performance related bonus * Excellent company pension * Benefits and discounts with various companies * Income Protection * Genuine opportunities for career development VH Talent, your Permanent and FTC Recruitment Partner