Despatch Operative
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Do you want career progression opportunities?
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Do you want to work for a well established company?
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Due to continued expansion, we're recruiting an experienced Despatch Operative to join our Chesterfield based client.
The role is focused on efficient control of goods and materials arriving and leaving the factory.
Job Duties:
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Using multiple carrier websites dispatch goods according to size, weight, destination, and service.
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Obtaining quotations and booking haulage for dedicated deliveries, international deliveries and any other goods not covered by our contracted couriers.
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Complete required paperwork for international deliveries including the use of commodity codes.
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Acquire POD’s when needed and solve any issues surrounding delivery such as delays, loss of goods or change of addresses.
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Receive and unload deliveries whilst checking all consignments are received, correct and in good condition.
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Accurately marking all goods received/delivered on our internal software.
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Ensure all goods are packaged appropriately and to an adequate standard for safe transit.
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Raise and fulfil claims with carriers for delayed services or loss of goods.
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Organise stock within the warehouse on a rotational basis ensuring old stock is moved to the front to be used/dispatched first before new.
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Use of Forklift Truck, including operators’ daily checks and general good practice.
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Use of manual handling equipment such as pump trucks and trollies.
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Adhere to all health & safety regulations when carrying out the above duties.
Requirements:
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Excellent attention to detail.
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Good organisational skills.
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Counterbalance forklift license.
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Full driver’s license.
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IT skills.
Salary: £25,282.40 - £25,857.00 Per Annum + overtime
Working hours: Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm.
This is a Full time, Permanent position