Exciting Opportunity: Logistics Support Operative
Location: Wokingham
Reporting to: Logistics Manager
Join a Leading Company Where Careers Grow!
We are working with a well-established and highly respected company, to find a Logistics Support Operative for their busy and growing despatch department. our Client offers more than just a job - it’s a place where people build long-term careers. If you’re looking for a role where you can develop your skills, grow within the company, and make a real impact, then this is the opportunity for you!
Why Work for my Client?
Career Progression: Our Client is committed to promoting from within. Many of their employees have built long-term careers with the company, and they offer excellent opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Competitive Salary & Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package that includes healthcare, a pension plan, and performance-related bonuses, ensuring you are well-supported in both your career and personal life.
Long-Term Stability: This is a company where employees tend to stay for the long term, thanks to a positive and inclusive work environment, strong career progression, and competitive rewards.
Supportive Work Environment: You’ll be joining a collaborative team where everyone is encouraged to contribute and share in the company’s success.
The Role:
As a Logistics Support Operative, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the despatch operations. This hands-on role involves everything from packing and palletising goods, to managing shipments and deliveries. You’ll be supporting the logistics team in getting products to customers on time - both within the UK and internationally. This is a varied role that offers plenty of challenges and the chance to make a significant impact on the company’s operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Packing & Palletising: Physically prepare and package goods of all sizes, ensuring they are secure and ready for shipment.
Liaising with the sales team in regards to customer orders.
Logistics Coordination: Book and manage shipments with external couriers, resolve any shipping issues, and communicate effectively with both external logistics partners and internal teams.
Deliveries & Collections: Occasionally, you may be required to make deliveries or collections using the company vehicles (a clean UK driver’s license is advantageous, but not essential).
Schedule Management: Monitor delivery and collection schedules, ensuring everything is on track and completed on time.
System Updates: Keep the internal logistics system up-to-date with accurate shipment details and tracking information.
Event Support: Support the logistics team with external events, taking on additional responsibilities and learning new skills.
What We’re Looking For:
Experience: Ideally, you will have some experience in a despatch or shipping environment, though full training will be provided to the right candidate.
Organisation Skills: Strong organisational skills with a keen eye for detail, ensuring all logistics operations run smoothly.
Communication: You’ll need to be able to communicate effectively with internal teams and external partners, keeping everyone in the loop.
Proactive Attitude: You should be someone who takes initiative, solves problems, and stays focused in a busy environment.
Technical Skills: Familiarity with website booking systems and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) is preferred.
Geographical Knowledge: A good understanding of the UK and Europe, particularly for scheduling deliveries.
Driver’s License: While not essential, a clean UK driver’s license would be an advantage.
Team Player: A collaborative attitude and the ability to work well in a team is key to succeeding in this role.
Why You Should Apply:
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving company with a supportive and inclusive culture. Our client has a proven track record of promoting from within, and many employees have built successful careers over the years. If you’re looking for a role that offers stability, progression, and a great working environment, this is your chance.
How to Apply:
To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please send your CV and a cover letter to [recruitment consultant’s contact information]. We’ll be happy to discuss the role further with you!
Our client is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.
Please note:
As you can appreciate we are currently overwhelmed with applications of individuals looking for both short term and permanent work and we can therefore only contact those applications that have relevant skills for positions that we currently have available. Should you not hear from us within a week, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
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