Despatch Operative

**About us**

The position of Despatch Operative within the Alco Valves Group offers the post holder the opportunity to pursue a career path within the area of Shipping and Logistics. The role of Despatch Operative involves the packing, coordination and distribution of the product or service to the customer.
- Liaison with other departments to ensure that goods are received in the packing area to ensure the timely despatch of goods.
- Ensuring goods are packed appropriately and in accordance with customer Specifications.
- Maintaining stock levels of packing materials.
- Creating and obtaining any other Export documentation.
- Receiving and checking Export and Import Entries to ensure that they are correct.
- Reviewing the sales orders to ensure controlled goods are not shipped without an Export Licence.
- Ensuring all necessary paperwork is with the orders.
- Scheduling and tracking shipments.
- Shipping goods via our UK Carrier when required.
- Giving customers the despatch information in order for them to collect their goods.
- Ensuring the correct cargo is given to the correct forwarder and signed for accordingly.
- This list is not exhaustive

**Essential Skills Required**
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Strong organisational skills
- FLT Licence
- Experience of using Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, as a minimum)

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Bereavement leave
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private dental insurance

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Brighouse: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Warehouse Despatch: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Fork Lift Truck licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: DESLP100523