Full job descriptionManufacturing & Dispatch Operative
Sheffield£28,974 + Industry-Leading Bonus Scheme (OTE £37,974)
Reed Engineering & Manufacturing are working with a leading Engineering & Metals company in Sheffield who are looking to recruit a Manufacturing & Dispatch Operative to join their growing team.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and highly successful business that rewards performance, offers extensive training, and provides an industry-leading profit-related bonus scheme worth up to £9,000 per year, paid quarterly.
The Role
As a Warehouse & Dispatch Operative, you will play a key role in the receipt, storage, traceability, picking, packing and dispatch of high-value engineering materials. Working within a quality-driven manufacturing environment, you will ensure materials are handled safely, accurately and in line with company procedures and customer requirements.
Key Responsibilities
*Inspect incoming raw materials and complete goods-in checks.
*Safely move and store materials throughout the facility.
*Pick and prepare materials for production and customer orders.
*Maintain accurate stock records and update internal systems.
*Ensure full material traceability through labelling and identification processes.
*Pack products to exceptionally high standards, including palletising, shrink wrapping and banding.
*Assist with stock control and perpetual inventory checks.
*Operate overhead cranes and forklift trucks safely and efficiently.
*Support loading and unloading activities.
*Assist with continuous improvement and 6S workplace organisation initiatives.
*Follow all Health & Safety, quality and security procedures.
*Report equipment defects, incidents and near misses promptly.
*Maintain high housekeeping standards throughout the warehouse and dispatch areas.
Skills & Experience Required
*Previous warehouse, stores, dispatch metals or materials handling experience.
*Experience within manufacturing, engineering, metals or industrial environments would be advantageous.
*Forklift Truck experience is desirable.
*Overhead crane experience is desirable.
*Good attention to detail and accuracy.
*Strong understanding of health and safety practices.
*Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
*Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
*Good communication skills and willingness to learn.
What’s On Offer?
*Competitive salary of £28,974
*Profit-related bonus scheme worth up to £9,000 per year
*Quarterly bonus payments
*OTE of £37,974
*Full training and development
*Stable, long-term employment with a market-leading business
*Modern manufacturing environment
*Opportunity to develop specialist materials handling skills