Dispatch / Warehouse Operative

Benefits

• Personal growth and progression opportunities
• 23 days holiday plus national holidays (increasing with extended service)
• Company contribution pension scheme
• Life assurance scheme
• Company social events 
• 10 days sick pay (once passed probation)
• Discount scheme 
• Annual discretionary bonus 

About Safeguard Europe

Safeguard Europe was founded in 1983 and has developed a reputation for producing quality and innovative products and systems for the protection and renovation of property. Having experienced significant growth, the company has diversified its product ranges around its core manufacturing and technical competencies to enter new categories and markets. Safeguard offers a unique working environment where products and systems are developed, manufactured and marketed under one roof in an end-to-end process. We encourage an open and collaborative environment and welcome ideas and contributions from all team members.

Job Description 

Safeguard Europe is looking for a motivated and diligent Dispatch Operative to join their dispatch team. The successful applicant should have a teamwork mindset and a get-go attitude. The right candidate should be able and willing to ensure the safe and efficient receipt, storage and dispatch of warehouse materials, goods and products to feed business operations and customer demand. They should also comply with health and safety regulations, as well as having awareness and sound judgement about the surrounding work environment. Prior experience with dispatch couriers is desirable, as well as a forklift licence.

Duties 

• Order processing
• Picking and packing
• Booking parcels onto carrier dispatch systems
• Goods in and goods out
• Vehicle loading and unloading
• General housekeeping duties
• Stock movement and rotation
• Stock re-labelling

Skills and Experience Required 

• Previous warehouse / dispatch experience
• Picking / packing experience 
• Forklift licence (desirable) 
• Experience working with couriers (desirable) 
• Manual handling