Dispatch Operative in Newry

MJM Marine is a progressive, flexible and rapidly growing specialist joinery and interior fit-out contractor. The business has built a reputation for excellence and innovation by delivering major marine projects for local and global clients. Due to significant growth, the opportunity has arisen for a Dispatch Operative in our Newry site.

Key Duties Include:

• Ensure the effective dispatch and loading of products and materials within the factory and assist the Stores department with required duties.
• Load and unload delivery vehicles, containers, and trailers manually or using a forklift.
• Receive pallets and items from Stores and Production, ensuring correct packaging and labelling for dispatch.
• Accurately record weights and dimensions of all pallets and items awaiting dispatch.
• Store materials safely and systematically within racking areas.
• Ensure high attention to detail when reviewing items for dispatch in accordance with loading priorities and provided documentation.
• Scan all items accurately to ensure correct order transfer.
• Collect goods from local suppliers and deliver materials to local subcontractors as required.
• Respond to dispatch-related queries from other departments.
• Liaise with the Logistics team to ensure effective communication and timely information flow.
• Carry out daily and weekly visual checks of vehicles and forklifts in line with checklists.
• Maintain forklift certification in line with company requirements and operate all forklift trucks safely.
• Assist the MJM Stores team when workload permits or as directed.
• Perform general warehouse cleaning and maintenance duties.
• Undertake any other duties associated with the role as directed by Management.

Health and Safety

Comply fully with all Company Health and Safety policies, procedures, and safe working practices.

Travel: Occasional travel to other company sites may be required as directed.

Essential Criteria:

• 1-year previous experience in a fast-paced stores or warehouse environment.
• A valid forklift driving certificate.
• Strong computer literacy, including MS Office.
• Verbal and written communication skills.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the following competencies:

• Attention to Detail: Ensure specifications and standards are met with commitment to quality.
• Strong Teamwork: Ability to work as a team, to follow instructions accurately and work with focus.
• Problem Solving: Ability to use initiative and a proactive approach to work.

Other Information:

The company offers extensive training and you will participate in training, education, or development activities as required to support company objectives. MJM Marine is the recipient of a Gold Investors in People award and a Bronze Diversity Mark. Our culture ensures a working environment that enables personal growth and development. MJM Marine is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All applicants will be required to provide their right to work in the UK.

Skills: Warehouse, forklift, packing, goods, loading trucks, warehouse work.

Benefits: 31 Days Holidays, Life Assurance, On Site Cafe, On Site Parking.