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Despatch Operative

Contract

Permanent

Location

Redditch

Salary

£24,960

Despatch Operative
South Birmingham (Outskirts of Redditch)
Permanent 
Day shift
Starting at £12.00 per hour (pay rise after probation period)



EMBS Engineering is currently recruiting for a Despatch Operative to join a precision engineering company located on the outskirts of Redditch / South Birmingham working on a permanent basis.

Due to the nature of the markets our client supplies into, all candidates must be UK residents, and DBS checks will be required. Please note we cannot offer visa sponsorship for overseas candidates.

 

Key Benefits on offer:

  • Opportunity to work with interesting, challenging, complex components 
  • Permanent position - offering stability / longevity
  • Competitive hourly rate
  • Shifts: Days -Flexible start and finish times between - 6.00am to 4.30pm Monday to Thursday, and Friday 6.00am to 12.30pm
  • Starting at £12.00 per hour rising to £13.25 after sucessful completion of probation period
  • Overtime available

 

The business is a leading specialist in manufacturing complex, safety-critical components for a number of high profile markets.

Due to continued success and further growth, our client requires additional support within their despatch department.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Despatch & Inventory Management: Load despatch vehicles, maintain inventory traceability and accuracy, control bonded stores, and manage stock movements in the ERP system.
  • Packing & Shipping: Pack parts per matrix, ensure compliance with packing specifications, prepare paperwork (release documents, invoices), and arrange transportation.
  • Stock Control & Financial Oversight: Monitor consumable stock levels, control shelf-life materials, coordinate financial stock takes, and process customer returns.
  • Operational Compliance & Housekeeping: Follow EHS standards, maintain a clean and organised despatch area, and conduct TPM activities.
  • Process Adherence & Quality Control: Read job cards, follow work instructions, handle non-conforming components, update MRP records, and support root cause analysis.
 

Successful applicants must be able to demonstrate:

  • Experience of working in a similar role; goods in, goods out, despatch, packing etc
  • Working in an engineering / manufacturing environment
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Confidence using computers


If you are interested in the opportunity of Despatch Operative and believe you meet the illustrated criteria, apply today to join our clients’ growing business!

 

About us:
EMBS Engineering is a dedicated talent specialist that partners with some of the UK's most prestigious, advanced, precision engineering companies within the Aerospace, Automotive / Motorsport, Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Green, Environmental and FMCG industries. 

We’ll offer you expert support and advice throughout the process to ensure you select and secure a career-defining role.


 

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