Despatch Operative

Overview of role

Location: Walthamstow, Greater London

4 hour contract 

Various days across the week.

Shift Pattern 10am to 2pm or 6pm to 10pm 

As a Despatch Operative you will provide a professional, safe and efficient service to ensure correct receipt, handling and distribution of daily sales orders to meet all customer requirements on time and in full.

Key Accountabilities

• Demonstrate the ‘Safety First’ approach at all times.  Being proactive with hazard reporting, working with despatch coordinators and FLM’s to target Zero Harm.


• Follow instructions, training, procedures and guidelines as set out by the site/department.


• Demonstrate a flexible approach when moving between the various tasks within the despatch operation, including order picking, decanting, loading, unloading and product control; being open and willing to learn and develop new skills.


• Achieve the performance targets set; measured by the WMS and other supporting systems and measures.


• Drive their personal development, ensuring their knowledge and skills are utilised and developed, demonstrating a positive can do attitude to their work, reflecting the Company's Values at all times.


• Actively contribute to site standards and respective internal and external audits. Ensuring a clean as you go approach at all times.


• Build and develop effective relationships with other teams on site to ensure cross functional working and the optimal performance of the function is achieved.

The Right Person

• Previous experience in warehousing & distribution environment


• External FLT licenses are desirable.


• PC literate.


• Working ability with Warehouse Management Systems.


• Good numeracy and literacy skills.


• Good Interpersonal skills and a real team player.


• Good time keeping, organised good communication skills.


• Conscientious and flexible in their approach to work.


• A strong customer and quality focus