At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate packing and dispatch activities in a busy manufacturing environment.
- Company: Join a well-established company that values accuracy and quality.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, company pension, and free on-site parking.
- Other info: Opportunity for growth in a fast-paced operational environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a supportive team and make a real impact in operations.
- Qualifications: Organised, detail-focused, with good communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 13.5 - 13.5 £ per hour.
Pay: £13.00 - £13.50 per hour
Location: Hinckley
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
DAYS - Monday to Friday
We are recruiting for a Goods in operative to join a busy and growing manufacturing environment based in Leicestershire. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and detail-focused individual to play a key role in supporting the day-to-day coordination of packing and dispatch activities. You will work closely with a range of internal departments to ensure orders, documentation and deliveries are managed accurately and efficiently.
The Role
- Coordinating daily packing schedules and communicating requirements to the packing team.
- Preparing and maintaining packing documentation, labels, delivery notes and production records.
- Accurately entering and updating packing, stock and order information on internal systems.
- Monitoring packing progress and escalating any delays, shortages or issues where necessary.
- Working closely with warehouse, production, logistics, purchasing and customer service teams.
- Checking orders and packing instructions for accuracy prior to dispatch.
- Maintaining accurate records relating to stock, packaging materials and completed orders.
- Monitoring packaging material levels and arranging replenishment when required.
- Assisting with the investigation and resolution of discrepancies relating to orders, stock and packed quantities.
- Producing reports and spreadsheets relating to packing and dispatch activities.
- Responding to queries from internal teams, customers and suppliers.
- Providing general administrative support within a busy warehouse and packing environment.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will be highly organised, methodical and able to maintain a high level of accuracy in a fast-paced environment. You will ideally have:
- Experience with FLTs however training will be given to the right candidate.
- Previous administrative experience, preferably within a warehouse, manufacturing, logistics or packing environment.
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- The ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
- A proactive approach to identifying and resolving problems.
- The ability to work both independently and as part of a wider team.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Experience using stock, warehouse, ERP or order-management systems would be advantageous.
- Experience within a precision engineering or aerospace manufacturing environment would be beneficial, but is not essential.
Personal Attributes
We are looking for someone who is:
- Reliable and dependable.
- Well organised and proactive.
- Calm and professional under pressure.
- Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
- A strong team player who can build effective working relationships.
- Committed to maintaining high standards of accuracy, quality and safety.
- Willing to learn and take ownership of their work.
What You'll Get
This is an opportunity to join a well-established and professional business operating within a specialist manufacturing environment. You will become part of a supportive team where accuracy, quality and continuous improvement are highly valued. If you are an experienced Administrator looking for your next opportunity within a fast-paced operational environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered for this opportunity.
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
Goods IN/OUT Operative employer: Optima UK
As a Jig and Tooling Engineer at our client’s Coventry location, you will join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering precision machining solutions across various industries. The company fosters a collaborative work culture that prioritises employee growth through continuous training and development opportunities, alongside a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. With a commitment to quality and innovation, this is an excellent opportunity for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in a thriving sector.