Despatch Operative

Permanent Position - Immediate Start
Location: Amesbury
Schedule: Monday to Thursday 08:00-16:30; Half Day Friday 08:30-12:30

We are currently recruiting a Dispatch Area working within the warehouse, where teamwork is essential. Your primary duties will include picking, checking, labelling, packing, wrapping, and promptly dispatching customer orders.

Ideal Candidate:
The successful candidate will have experience in a dispatch environment, particularly with chemicals and hazardous materials. We are willing to provide training for candidates who show the right qualities for the role.

Responsibilities:

Carefully and accurately pick UK and Export customer orders, including both chemical and non-chemical products.
Maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Organise orders for packing, ensuring proper segregation of hazardous and non-hazardous items in line with dangerous goods shipping regulations.
Select appropriate packaging based on shipment type and requirements.
Implement best practices for carton and pallet configuration for each shipment.
Pack goods according to specifications, ensuring they are correctly labelled and securely prepared for transport.
Report any discrepancies to the team supervisor.
Properly segregate hazardous shipments and utilise specialised packaging for "Dangerous Goods Shipments."
Prepare and issue "Dangerous Goods Notes" for hazardous shipments, including ADR for road and sea and IATA for air transport.Required Skills:

Experience operating a Forklift Truck (Counterbalance/Reach)
Knowledge of ADR (European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road)
Computer literate
Ability to work effectively under pressure
Strong team playerAbout Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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