At Premiere Kitchens, for over 30 years, we have specialised in designing, manufacturing and supplying thousands of high quality kitchens across the UK. Our site is based in Gloucestershire, employing local skilled people, many of whom have been with us for years!
We are looking for a Despatch Operative to ensure all orders are despatched for delivery to our customers 100% correctly. The role involves being part of a proactive effective team, improving efficiency, increasing and maintaining productivity.
What will you be doing?
- Preparing and loading pre-assembled kitchen units, components and products onto delivery vehicles ready for the following day's deliveries.
- Organising loads in the correct sequence to help our drivers deliver and unload efficiently.
- Handling our finished products with care, ensuring they arrive at their destination in excellent condition.
- Checking orders against delivery paperwork to make sure everything is present, correct and loaded onto the right vehicle.
- Ensuring product labels and delivery references are accurate.
- Working closely with colleagues across the warehouse, production and transport teams to keep everything running smoothly.
- Reporting any damaged products, shortages or discrepancies to the Despatch Team Leader.
- Using safe manual handling techniques and appropriate equipment when moving and loading products.
- Following all health and safety procedures and maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment.
- Supporting stock checks, cycle counting and inventory control when required.
- Getting involved and supporting other areas of the operation when needed to help the team meet its daily targets.
What are we looking for?
- Enjoys practical, hands-on work in a busy warehouse environment.
- Has a positive, can-do attitude and enjoys being part of a team.
- Has good attention to detail with excellent accuracy.
- Can work efficiently and stay organised to meet daily deadlines.
- Good verbal communication skills.
- Be able to conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times.
- Understand the importance and reasons of working in a clean and tidy work environment.
- Ability to perform manual lifting.
- Experience of working in a factory environment (desirable).
- Counterbalance forklift licence (desirable).
Previous warehouse, despatch or loading experience would be an advantage. But a great attitude, willingness to learn and a strong work ethic are just as important.
Why join us?
This is a full time role, working Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week.
Shift patterns will be either 12pm-8pm or 2pm-10pm, dependent on business needs.
We are offering a salary of £26,328.38 per annum (£13.45ph), plus a 10% shift allowance on late shift.
Our company benefits package includes:
- Life Assurance (2x salary)
- Health Cash Plan
- Enhanced 5% Pension Contributions
- Flexible Holidays
- Cycle-to-Work Scheme & Money-Saving Programs
- Discounts on Markey Group products and services
We look forward to hearing from you!
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