Details:
- Salary: £14.45 - Hour
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Scotland West Lothian Blackburn
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
Dispatch Operative with Counterbalance FLT
Pay Rate: £14.45 per hour
Contract: Temporary ongoing with a view to permanent employment
Location: Shotts, North Lanarkshire
Start Date: Immediate starts available
Manpower Scotland is currently recruiting for a Dispatch Operative with a valid Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence on behalf of one of our established food production clients.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy dispatch operation where you will play a key role in ensuring products are accurately checked, processed and prepared for distribution. The successful candidate will be responsible for stock movements, dispatch administration and forklift operations within a fast-paced food production environment.
Working Pattern
Wednesday to Saturday
Weekly ongoing work
Overtime available
1.5x pay after 40 hours worked
Double time on Sundays
The Role
Working within the Despatch Department, you will be responsible for ensuring finished products are accurately processed and prepared for delivery, maintaining stock accuracy and supporting the smooth operation of warehouse and logistics activities.
Key Responsibilities
Operating a Counterbalance Forklift Truck safely and efficiently
Loading and unloading vehicles in accordance with dispatch schedules
Moving stock between production, storage and dispatch areas
Picking, preparing and staging goods for distribution
Carrying out incoming and outgoing stock checks
Using PDA handheld scanners to record stock movements and update inventory records
Verifying quantities, product codes and batch information
Completing dispatch paperwork and electronic records accurately
Ensuring all products are correctly labelled and prepared for transport
Monitoring stock levels and reporting discrepancies
Assisting with warehouse organisation and stock rotation
Maintaining high standards of housekeeping within the warehouse and dispatch areas
Following all health and safety and food production procedures at all times
Supporting colleagues across warehouse and distribution operations as required
Requirements
Valid and in-date Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence (essential)
Previous experience working within a warehouse, logistics or dispatch environment
Confident using PDA scanners and warehouse management systems
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Good numerical skills and experience carrying out stock checks
Ability to work efficiently within a fast-paced environment
Good understanding of warehouse health and safety procedures
Reliable, punctual and able to work as part of a team
Previous experience within a food production environment would be advantageous but is not essential
What You'll Receive
£14.45 per hour
Overtime paid at time and a half after 40 hours
Double time on Sundays
Weekly pay
Opportunity to secure a permanent position
Ongoing support from the Manpower team
Immediate start available for the right candidate
Apply Now
If you hold a valid Counterbalance FLT licence and have experience working within a warehouse or dispatch environment, we'd like to hear from you. Apply today with your up-to-date CV to be considered for this opportunity.
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