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Howdens are recruiting a Dispatch Operative to join our team based at Howdens Worksurfaces, our solid surface production facility in Holme on Spalding Moor, East Yorkshire. As a FTSE100 business that is undergoing an exciting period of growth, this role offers you a unique opportunity to be part of our new factory operation.

Our Dispatch Operatives are accountable for the efficient movement of out bound goods and the safe storage and careful handling of our stored items in line with SOPS and Health and Safety processes. A good communicator, you will need to communicate effectively with your stock controllers, colleagues and team members and will also need to escalate any health and safety or quality issues if needed.

Pay Rate: £15.62ph + Night Shift Allowance £4571.32pa + monthly production bonus and daily meal allowance

Shift Pattern: Sunday to Thursday, 9:45pm – 6am

What will you be doing as a Dispatch Operative:

• Loading and securing hard surface finished goods onto vehicles using forklift trucks and manual handling equipment
• Accountable for the quantity and quality checking of all finished goods.
• Preparing pallets for shipping of finished goods.
• Processing goods out on our internal warehouse system.
• Reporting any damages or missing goods to Dispatch Leader.
• Ensuring the area is maintained to our agreed housekeeping standards

What do you need to qualify for the Dispatch Operative:

• At least 6 months previous experience as a Dispatch Operative
• Hold a counterbalance or reach truck licence
• Able to operate different machines in other parts of the factory
• Flexible and able to cover production demand
• Experience of document management systems and version control
• Well organised, flexible and efficient worker
• Communicates positively with colleagues, building effective relationships
• Demonstrates a positive attitude and is proactive in trying to improve health & safety in own area of responsibility; regularly raises issues and offers solutions
• It would be desirable if you held an NVQ Level 2 in Health and Safety

What we can offer:

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%)
• Lunch Meal Voucher
• Clean, modern factory using state of the art machinery
• Free parking
• PPE provided
• Highest standards of health & safety
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays per year & opportunity to buy extra holidays.
• Share save scheme.
• Exceptional reward and recognition events

About Howdens:

Howdens Joinery is the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe – making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. With an ambitious and credible growth plan, we continue to build on our £2.3 billion sales made last year.

There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment. That, along with a competitive salary, development opportunities, and exciting rewards, are among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens – and why we have been named as one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For.

How to Apply:

We are building a future where world-class service, innovation, and sustainability are embedded within our DNA. If Howdens sounds like the kind of place where you can build and develop your career, then we are keen to hear from you.

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Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We’re working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email (url removed) with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you