Despatch Operative
Hunter Douglas Retail Uk Limited, Bilborough, City of Nottingham
Despatch Operative
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Hunter Douglas Retail Uk Limited, Bilborough, City of Nottingham
- Full time
- Temporary
- Onsite working
Posted today, 30 Sep | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 134c58075cf443f5965004cc3f79ab88
Location ref: Bilborough, City of Nottingham
Full Job Description
As a Despatch Operative, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the efficient and accurate movement of products across our operation. You will be responsible for the sortation of goods by date, preparing items for onward distribution, and supporting the loading and unloading of inter-site vehicles. This is a physically active role, ideal for someone who enjoys being on their feet and takes pride in maintaining high standards of quality and accuracy.
Key Responsibilities
Sort and organise products accurately by date to ensure correct stock rotation
Safely load and unload vehicles, handling all products with care to prevent damage
Prepare goods for dispatch, ensuring accuracy and efficiency at all times
Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment
Work collaboratively with team members and other departments to meet daily targets
Carry out basic stock checks and ensure product integrity is maintained
Use basic IT systems to support despatch processes
Take ownership of tasks, identifying and escalating issues where required
Are you an effective communicator who enjoys working both independently and as part of a team? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for a Despatch Operative to join our Despatch team at our Glaisdale site on a 6 month fixed term contract., We're looking for someone who is proactive, reliable, and committed to delivering high-quality work.
You will ideally have:
Previous experience in a warehouse, despatch, or similar environment (desirable, but not essential)
Strong attention to detail and the ability to work accurately under pressure
Basic numeracy and literacy skills
Good communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues and team leaders
Basic IT knowledge
The ability to work on your own initiative and manage your workload effectively
A strong sense of accountability, taking ownership of your tasks and learning from mistakes
A positive, can-do attitude and a willingness to contribute to team success