Overview of role

Location: Walthamstow, Greater London

4 hours shifts, 20 hours per week.

Various days across the week.

Shift Patterns 10am to 2pm and 6pm to 10pm 

As a Despatch Operative you will provide a professional, safe and efficient service to ensure correct receipt, handling and distribution of daily sales orders to meet all customer requirements on time and in full.

Key Accountabilities

• Demonstrate the ‘Safety First’ approach at all times.  Being proactive with hazard reporting, working with despatch coordinators and FLM’s to target Zero Harm.
• Follow instructions, training, procedures and guidelines as set out by the site/department.
• Demonstrate a flexible approach when moving between the various tasks within the despatch operation, including order picking, decanting, loading, unloading and product control; being open and willing to learn and develop new skills.
• Achieve the performance targets set; measured by the WMS and other supporting systems and measures.
• Drive their personal development, ensuring their knowledge and skills are utilised and developed, demonstrating a positive can do attitude to their work, reflecting the Company's Values at all times.
• Actively contribute to site standards and respective internal and external audits. Ensuring a clean as you go approach at all times.
• Build and develop effective relationships with other teams on site to ensure cross functional working and the optimal performance of the function is achieved.

The Right Person

• Previous experience in warehousing & distribution environment
• External FLT licenses are desirable.
• PC literate.
• Working ability with Warehouse Management Systems.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Good Interpersonal skills and a real team player.
• Good time keeping, organised good communication skills.
• Conscientious and flexible in their approach to work.
• A strong customer and quality focus