Despatch Operative

Despatch Operative

Location: Gloucester

Salary: Competitive

Our client is seeking a Despatch Operative to be based at their Cinderford site in the Forest of Dean. This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the largest Red Meat processing Companies in the UK and Ireland.

The Role

The successful candidate will be part of a busy despatch team, supporting the day to day running of the Despatch Department, contributing to ensuring that the appropriate documentation is completed and will also assist in ensuring that strict deadlines are met whilst complying with customer specifications, meat quality, hygiene standards and health and safety requirements.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Criteria:

• Previous experience of using Counterbalance FLT, Reach FLT and Shunt vehicle – training to update these licences can be provided
• Ability to cope with manual handling tasks
• A good communicator who takes pride in their work and takes a team-orientated approach to working within a busy environment
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Ability to work within health and safety guidelines
• Flexible approach to working hours

Desirable Criteria:

• Previous experience of working in a despatch environment
• Food hygiene qualification
• Willing to undergo Shunter training, this would require a driving licence

Benefits

To Apply

If you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please do not hesitate to apply.

Closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 28 October 2024 at 10:00.

The Company reserves the right to extend the selection criteria to facilitate shortlisting. This vacancy may close early, and interviews undertaken prior to the closing date – this will be dependent on applications received.

Candidates applying for this position need to have the right to work in the UK, they are unable to offer sponsorship.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered for this role.