Job Description

Description

We are looking for a reliable and motivated Despatch Operative to join our team on a 12 month fixed term contract. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role where you'll be on your feet throughout the day, ensuring customer orders are accurately picked, packed, and prepared for delivery.


You will be responsible for checking and packaging materials, completing all relevant despatch paperwork and system entries, and working closely with warehouse and transport teams to maintain smooth operations. Attention to detail, good organisation, and a commitment to safety and accuracy are key to success in this role.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure all part quantities and accompanying paperwork are fully accurate and aligned. Pack goods in accordance with quality and health & safety standards, completing all SAP confirmations. Create and maintain SAP manifests for despatch operations. Prepare trunker manifests and coordinate with external couriers to ensure timely collections. Post goods issued for despatched orders accurately within SAP. Organise and load materials safely onto vehicles for delivery. Generate export documentation and commercial invoices, scanning and distributing to relevant departments. Upload Proof of Delivery (POD) paperwork and maintain accurate filing of all despatch records. Manage stock levels of consumable packaging materials and request replenishment as required. Securely pack parts, wrap and palletise goods, and store completed orders ready for despatch. Provide assistance to shop floor personnel as required to support smooth warehouse operations.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Competent with the use of manual equipment. Have a keen eye for detail and the ability to spot documentation errors. Ability to understand and Prioritise Work in accordance with despatch Work To List. Flexible with the ability to change schedule's as and when required. Good communication skills and confidence to make on the spot decisions. Self-motivated, reliant, diligent, analytical and numerate. Ability to work effectively, under pressure to meet deadlines. PC literate

Desirable knowledge /skills /experience /behaviours but essential:

FLT driver Competent with Microsoft applications

Job Benefits

Your benefits with us

Annual Leave: 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays + your birthday Health Cash Plan (after 6 months) Company bonus scheme Advantageous pension scheme Learning & Development opportunities Advanced Family Friendly Policies Employee high street vouchers & discounts Employee Assistance Programme Occupational health & health surveillance Length of Service Awards Christmas savings scheme Eye care vouchers Cycle to Work Scheme Wellbeing events Recognition Portal Rewards Portal Company events Company share schemes Christmas Closedown

Our Company Values

Our company values are the fundamental principles that guide our organization's actions, culture, and decision-making processes. Our values were created by our employees across all departments in the business and with people at all levels, creating authentic values that make sense to us and demonstrate how we like to work with each other. They serve as the foundation for our company's identity, shaping how our employees interact with one another, customers, and the broader community.



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About thyssenkrupp Materials UK

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thyssenkrupp Materials UK

operates a network of 8 sites with just under 500 employees in England and Northern Ireland which are in; Birmingham, Preston, Darton, Milton Keynes, and two sites in Belfast. We offer a vast range of metal material products such as stainless steel, aluminium and mild steel. We also provide a range of services, whether it be fully welded and fabricated finished parts or bespoke flat products cut to exact sizes. We have years of experience in the aerospace, construction and architecture, automotive and the general engineering industries.


We are part of a Global organisation, with around 480 locations in over 80 countries, thyssenkrupp Materials Services is the biggest materials distributor and service provider in the western world. The broad service spectrum offered by the materials experts enables customers to focus on their individual core business.

Here at thyssenkrupp Materials UK, we value diversity and therefore welcome all applications, irrespective of gender, nationality, ethnic and social background, religion and beliefs, disability, age, or sexual orientation and identity.

We want every part of the hiring process to be seamless and inclusive and so if you need any support during any stage, please reach out to careers.tkmuk@thyssenkrupp-materials.com and we will be in touch to discuss how we can support you.

Please note that we reserve the right to remove this advert prior to the advertised expiry date, dependent on the level of response received. You are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to supply individual feedback at the CV review stage.