Despatch & Logistics Operator

Notjustlabcoats; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in Chelmsford is seeking a motivated works operative to join the despatch team. The role involves picking, packing, and safely handling shipments, with a focus on maintaining a clean and organized workplace. Ideal candidates will have a Counterbalance Forklift licence and experience in warehouse or despatch environments. This full-time position offers benefits such as a bonus scheme, generous leave, and private healthcare.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

23 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Defined contribution pension scheme

Life assurance

Private healthcare

Free on-site parking

On-site canteen

Company events

Cycle to work scheme

Free flu vaccinations

Health & wellbeing programme

Sick pay

Qualifications

• Counterbalance Forklift licence (in-date) and confident, safe operation.
• Experience in FMCG, chemicals, or food-grade environments.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate data entry.

Responsibilities

• Pick, pack, palletise, and label orders per requirements.
• Book transport and create despatch documentation.
• Load/unload vehicles safely using forklift trucks.

Skills

Counterbalance Forklift licence

Warehouse/Despatch experience

Attention to detail

Good numeracy and literacy

Basic understanding of export/logistics

Tools

ERP/WMS systems

Job description

A leading manufacturer in Chelmsford is seeking a motivated works operative to join the despatch team. The role involves picking, packing, and safely handling shipments, with a focus on maintaining a clean and organized workplace. Ideal candidates will have a Counterbalance Forklift licence and experience in warehouse or despatch environments. This full-time position offers benefits such as a bonus scheme, generous leave, and private healthcare.