Driver & Dispatch Operative

Purpose
To support operations across three busy dispatch areas, undertaking a wide range of warehouse duties. This is a multi skilled role including dispatch, picking, cutting, stock handling and driving company vehicles as required

Responsibilities

· Warehouse & Dispatch Operations

· Picking, cutting, packing, and preparing customer orders for dispatch

· Processing inbound and outbound stock across all dispatch areas

· Loading and unloading deliveries and internal stock movement

· Maintaining accurate stock counts and reporting discrepancies

· Organising packaging and storage to agreed standards

· Maintaining a clean, safe, and well‑organised working environment

· Driving & Transport

· Completing deliveries and collections using company vehicles (van and 7.5t wagon)

· Conducting daily vehicle checks and reporting defects

· Ensuring adherence to all transport legislation and company procedures

· Equipment & Safety

· Operating warehouse equipment including FLT (where trained)

· Carrying out daily checks on warehouse machinery and equipment

· Complying with all Health & Safety policies and procedures at all times

· Flexibility & Team Support

· Moving between warehouses, dispatch areas, and operational tasks as required

· Supporting colleagues during peak periods, absences, or changing priorities

· Carrying out all reasonable additional duties as requested by management

Essential attributes

• Hungry – we want you to commit to working hard, have a burning desire to achieve your goals and are willing to put in the effort and dedication to make them a reality.
• Humble – we want you to recognise your strengths while staying open to learning, growing, and acknowledging the contribution of others.
• Smart – we want you to be honest and inclusive and respectful of others, value diversity and foster a sense of belonging for everyone.
• Full UK driving licence with C1 entitlement, plus valid CPC and Tachograph card

Essential Skills

• Willingness to learn and work across all warehouse and dispatch activities, not just driving
• Physically able to carry out warehouse duties including picking, cutting, loading, and manual handling
• Flexible and adaptable to support different warehouses, departments, and shifts as required
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work effectively as part of a team
• Good communication skills and attention to detail
• Able to follow processes accurately, including working from pick sheets
• Full 5‑year employment history required for pre‑employment checks
• DBS check required (bonded warehouse environment)

Desirable

• Previous experience in a warehouse, dispatch, logistics, or multi‑skilled operative role
• FLT licence or experience (Counterbalance / Flexi)
• Experience using SAP or similar systems (training provided)

Diversity, Inclusion & Workplace Adjustments

We are committed to building a workplace that values diversity, promotes inclusion, and fosters a sense of belonging for everyone. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences.

If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process or throughout employment to perform at your best, we encourage you to let us know — we will be happy to discuss these with you.

Pay: £14.00 per hour

Expected hours: 39.0 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Gym membership

Work Location: In person