Job Description
We are recruiting for Dispatch Operatives to join our busy Dispatch Team to assist with the day to day dispatch of all goods out of the warehouse, quality control, and stock management.
Candidates must be reliable with a can-do attitude, and have a flexible approach to working time to meet peak workloads. You must also be a team player with the ability to use your own initiative, be a good communicator and have a keen eye for detail in order to ensure deliveries are loaded correctly. Must have manual handling experience as some heavy lifting required. Experience in a similar dispatch role loading furniture would be an advantage.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Loading/Unloading lorries
- Ensuring goods dispatched are packaged correctly to prevent damage in transit
- Ensuring loads are secure, safe, segregated and accessible for each separate delivery
- Ensuring loads fit to maximise space and weight on the lorry
- Counting and checking goods in and out, signing off paperwork
- Prioritising workloads (delivery schedule/production schedule)
- Liaison with Logistics, Warehouse, Sales and Production Planning Departments to ensure customer orders are correct + to check production status prior to dispatch + identify any problems which need rectifying prior to dispatch
- Liaison with delivery drivers, ensuring they have correct paperwork, itinerary details, any special instructions, keys, tools and fixings for job
- Ensuring lorries and keys are secure at all times (night and day)
- Health and Safety in the dispatch area, ensuring fire exits kept clear at all times
- Assisting in other Warehouse and Production duties as required
- Any other duties as required by Warings Furniture Ltd
We Offer:
- Competitive Salary based on your skills & experience
- 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- Career progression
- 3% Workplace pension
We are located in a rural location, so own transport essential.
