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Permanent

Forklift Driver

Melksham
money-bag £14.35 - £19.09/hour
225001136
Posted 3 days ago

New Resource Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of a well-established manufacturing company for a Despatch Operative to join their busy logistics team at their Melksham facility.

About the Role

As a Despatch Operative, you will play a key role in ensuring finished goods are safely and accurately prepared for distribution. You will work as part of a fast-paced team, ensuring all despatch activities are completed efficiently, safely, and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out all despatch duties in a safe, consistent and reliable manner
  • Ensure finished goods are correctly packed, labelled, and prepared for dispatch
  • Complete all relevant paperwork accurately and in a timely manner
  • Load vehicles safely in line with company procedures and instructions
  • Operate pallet wrapping equipment
  • Carry out daily checks on equipment, including forklift trucks where applicable
  • Maintain a clean and safe working environment at all times
  • Identify opportunities for improvement and contribute ideas to enhance processes
  • Comply fully with all health & safety regulations and site procedures

Key Skills & Experience

  • Forklift Truck licence (Counterbalance and/or Flexi desirable, but not essential as full training will be provided)
  • Previous experience in a warehouse or dispatch environment is advantageous
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Able to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong communication skills
  • Good attention to detail and accuracy
  • Basic numeracy and literacy skills
  • Ability to follow instructions and procedures

Benefits

  • Overtime paid at 1.33x after 40 hours per week
  • 34 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
  • Pension scheme (employee 5% / employer 3%)
  • Generous company sick pay scheme (after qualifying period)
  • Career progression opportunities
  • Cycle to Work scheme (subject to eligibility)
  • Death in service benefit (after qualifying period)
  • Birthday benefit (after qualifying period)
  • Employee discount platform offering savings on thousands of retailers, cinema tickets and more

About New Resource Recruitment

New Resource Recruitment are specialists in supplying high-quality candidates to manufacturing, logistics, and industrial sectors across the UK. We work closely with our clients to match the right people with the right opportunities.

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