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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