Works Operative
other jobs REED Engineering
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- England,Yorkshire and The Humber,West Yorkshire,Leeds
- Full Time, Permanent
- £29,000 - £30,000 per annum, inc benefits
Job Description:
A great opportunity has arisen for an experienced, motivated works operative to join the despatch team, supporting the safe handling, packing, and shipment products for a world renowned manufacturer.
Key Responsibilities
*Pick, pack, palletise, and label orders in line with customer and carrier requirements.
*Book transport and create despatch documentation (courier bookings, labels, manifests).
*Prepare export documentation as required (commercial invoices, packing lists, SDS references).
*Load/unload vehicles safely using forklift trucks (where licensed).
*Support internal audits and corrective actions
*Operate ERP/warehouse systems for booking, issuing, and inventory movements.
*Maintain a clean, safe, and organised workplace using 5S standards.
*Follow SOPs and risk assessments (COSHH, manual handling, PPE).
*Report hazards, incidents, and near misses; contribute to continuous improvement.
*Safely operate material handling equipment and adhere to site traffic management rules.
*Work closely with Production, Quality, Customer Service, and Logistics.
*Support training of colleagues and participate in cross-functional problem-solving.
Beneficial Skills / Experience:
*Counterbalance Forklift licence (in-date) and confident, safe operation.
*Warehouse/Despatch experience, ideally in FMCG, chemicals, or food-grade environments.
*Experience with ERP/WMS systems (e.g., booking stock, picking lists, despatch modules).
*Strong attention to detail; accurate data entry and documentation.
*Good numeracy and literacy; able to interpret work orders, labels, and specifications.
*Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling (with appropriate aids provided).
*Basic understanding of export/logistics
Additional Details:
*Full-time position: 35 hours per week
*Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
*Bonus scheme
*23 days annual leave plus bank holidays and additional time off at Christmas
*Defined contribution pension scheme
*Life assurance
*Private healthcare
*Free on-site parking
*On-site canteen
*Company events
*Cycle to work scheme
*Free flu vaccinations
*Health & wellbeing programme
*Sick pay
Key Responsibilities
*Pick, pack, palletise, and label orders in line with customer and carrier requirements.
*Book transport and create despatch documentation (courier bookings, labels, manifests).
*Prepare export documentation as required (commercial invoices, packing lists, SDS references).
*Load/unload vehicles safely using forklift trucks (where licensed).
*Support internal audits and corrective actions
*Operate ERP/warehouse systems for booking, issuing, and inventory movements.
*Maintain a clean, safe, and organised workplace using 5S standards.
*Follow SOPs and risk assessments (COSHH, manual handling, PPE).
*Report hazards, incidents, and near misses; contribute to continuous improvement.
*Safely operate material handling equipment and adhere to site traffic management rules.
*Work closely with Production, Quality, Customer Service, and Logistics.
*Support training of colleagues and participate in cross-functional problem-solving.
Beneficial Skills / Experience:
*Counterbalance Forklift licence (in-date) and confident, safe operation.
*Warehouse/Despatch experience, ideally in FMCG, chemicals, or food-grade environments.
*Experience with ERP/WMS systems (e.g., booking stock, picking lists, despatch modules).
*Strong attention to detail; accurate data entry and documentation.
*Good numeracy and literacy; able to interpret work orders, labels, and specifications.
*Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling (with appropriate aids provided).
*Basic understanding of export/logistics
Additional Details:
*Full-time position: 35 hours per week
*Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
*Bonus scheme
*23 days annual leave plus bank holidays and additional time off at Christmas
*Defined contribution pension scheme
*Life assurance
*Private healthcare
*Free on-site parking
*On-site canteen
*Company events
*Cycle to work scheme
*Free flu vaccinations
*Health & wellbeing programme
*Sick pay
Job number 3214684
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REED Engineering
Company size: 2,500–4,999 employees
Industry: Engineering
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