Looking for a warehouse role that’s more than just driving a forklift?

Role: Dispatch Operative

Location: Loughborough
Pay: £13.80 per hour
Contract: Initial 6 Month Temporary Contract, with the opportunity to go permanent

Working Hours

You’ll work weekly rotating shifts:

Week 1 – Morning Shift

• Monday to Friday: 8:00am – 2:15pm

Week 2 – Afternoon Shift

• Monday to Thursday: 2:00pm – 10:15pm
• Friday: 2:00pm – 7:45pm

We’re recruiting an experienced FLT Warehouse & Dispatch Operative to join a pharmaceutical manufacturing site in Loughborough.

You’ll be working within a small, friendly warehouse team, supporting the movement of materials into production and ensuring finished products are correctly processed and dispatched.

This is a varied role combining forklift operations, warehouse duties, stock management and computer based administration. You’ll be working in a highly regulated environment where safety, accuracy and attention to detail are essential.

Daily duties include:

• Operating a Counterbalance forklift to load, unload and move pallets
• Receiving deliveries of components and manufacturing materials
• Booking goods in and out using computer systems
• Delivering materials and components to production departments
• Collecting finished products from production ready for dispatch
• Preparing orders for shipment
• Using handheld scanning guns to track stock movements
• Updating stock records and processing transactions using D365
• Preparing dispatch paperwork and liaising with delivery drivers
• Supporting warehouse marshalling activities once fully trained
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment
• Following strict GMP, GDP and health and safety procedures
• Overtime opportunities once fully trained

This isn’t a forklift only position. You’ll need to be comfortable switching between practical warehouse duties and administrative tasks throughout your shift.

You must be comfortable with:

• No mobile phones in operational areas
• No food, drinks or vaping in restricted areas
• Strict health and safety procedures
• Wearing the required PPE, including safety footwear, high visibility clothing and hard hats
• Additional PPE requirements when entering production areas
• Following strict GMP and GDP procedures
• Working at a fast pace during busy periods
• Switching regularly between forklift duties and computer based tasks

This is a very safety conscious environment, with clear procedures in place to protect employees, products and production operations. All required PPE will be provided.

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience in a warehouse, logistics or dispatch environment
• A valid, externally obtained B1 Counterbalance Forklift Licence
• A valid, externally obtained Reach Forklift Licence advantageous but not essential
• Good computer literacy and confidence using warehouse systems
• Good written and spoken English
• Basic numeracy skills
• Strong attention to detail, particularly when completing paperwork and stock records
• A practical approach to problem solving and good common sense
• Reliable, hardworking and committed to following procedures
• Friendly, approachable and happy working within a small team
• Comfortable carrying out both hands-on warehouse tasks and computer-based administration
• Able to adapt to changing workloads and priorities

Training & Development:

• Full training provided on site systems and procedures
• Forklift refresher training available where required
• Opportunities to learn additional warehouse and dispatch duties
• Further training and development opportunities during quieter periods
• Opportunity to become a permanent member of the team following the initial contract

The Recruitment Process:

Please apply below or contact Charlotte Clamp on 0116 467 0800.

As part of the recruitment process, you’ll first be invited to a video pre screening call with Charlotte at Your Recruiters to discuss your experience, qualifications and suitability for the role.

If successful, you’ll be invited to a one-stage, face to face interview on site with the hiring company’s Team Leaders.

Your Recruiters Limited are an equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All applicants will receive a response, with detailed feedback provided to those unsuccessful at interview stage.