Packing & Despatch Operator

SSC Laser; Stafford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in the UK is looking for a Packing & Despatch Operator to manage order preparation and despatch. Responsibilities include verifying goods, palletising, and ensuring compliance with shipping processes. Ideal candidates should possess previous warehousing experience, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn. The role offers a competitive salary, 31 days of holiday, and opportunities for professional development in a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

31 days holiday including bank holidays

Discretionary profit-related bonus

Auto-enrolment pension scheme

Free onsite parking

Free PPE supplied

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of safe practice in a busy factory environment.
• FLT license is preferred but training can be given.
• Previous experience of general warehousing duties.

Responsibilities

• Verifying quantity and quality of goods ready for despatch.
• Palletising, wrapping, and bagging laser cut parts.
• Preparing goods for despatch with correct labelling.
• Loading and unloading same day and overnight carriers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Tools

FLT

Hand pump truck

Job description

An opportunity has arisen to work as a Packing & Despatch Operator within SSC.The main role purpose is to count, pack, wrap and despatch all orders with the appropriate paperwork. The role would suit someone with previous experience of general warehousing duties, with a keen eye for detail.

Where you’ll be working

SSC is a successful, fast-paced manufacturing business, offering laser cutting and press brake services to a range of sectors across the UK.

Our core values

• We work together in the best interests of the business.
• We act with integrity.
• We respect and care about each other.
• We do our best, look to improve and strive for excellence.
• We take responsibility for what we do

The team you’ll be working in

Working within the production team, you will be an integral part of delivering a great service to internal colleagues and our customers.

What you’ll be doing

So that you can get a feel for the job, here is what you will be doing day to day:

• Verifying quantity and quality of goods ready for despatch.
• Palletising / wrapping / bagging laser cut & press brake parts.
• Preparing goods for despatch with the correct labelling & paperwork.
• Following Company processes for despatch of goods and updating internal MRP.
• Loading and unloading same day and overnight carriers using FLT.
• Assisting the laser operatives if required to prepare parts for despatch area.
• Keeping the work environment clean and tidy at all times.
• General warehouse duties.

What you’ll need to succeed

Need to know

• Working knowledge of safe practice in a busy factory environment.

Need to have

• FLT license is preferred but not essential as training can be given. Experience of handling heavy loads of material up to 3M in length desirable.
• Previous experience of general warehousing duties.
• Experience of operating hand pump truck desirable

Need to demonstrate

We have a number of core competencies that we believe are fundamental to both individual and business success.

The following competencies will need to be demonstrated for success:

• Being knowledgeable – knowing your stuff, with an ongoing passion to learn and develop
• Results focused – getting the job done and delivering what was promised
• Effective Team worker & Communicator – working effectively with others to achieve a common goal
• Great Organisational skills – great at managing priorities and workload
• Takes Responsibility – self-starter who works on own initiative and takes individual responsibility
• Effective and Innovative Problem Solver – Creatively solving problems or improving what we do

More about the job

Hours of work are 38 hours per week- 08:00 – 17:00 Mon – Thurs, 08:00 -15:00 Friday

What’s on offer?

Competitive salary, 31 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays with the option to purchase an additional week via salary sacrifice. Discretionary profit related bonus, auto-enrolment pension scheme and development opportunities for those keen to progress. Free onsite parking. Free PPE supplied with applicable roles.

Plus, the chance to work with a great team of people in a relaxed but hardworking environment.

Interested? Then apply today and hopefully start your journey with us!