Despatch Operative

Despatch Operative - PM Shift

Worcester
£14.98 per hour, increasing to £15.54 after 12 weeks
Average 39 hours per week | Weekly Pay | Overtime Available

PROMAN are recruiting Despatch Operatives to join a leading manufacturer in Worcester. Our client is a market leader in heating and hot water solutions and is looking for reliable, motivated people to join their busy Despatch Department on the PM shift
.

This is a hands‑on role involving the movement, checking, preparation and loading of customer orders ready for despatch. You will also use a range of Material Handling Equipment (MHE), including T20 pallet trucks and VNA (Very Narrow Aisle) Forklift Trucks
, with training provided where required.

• £14.98 per hour for the first 12 weeks
• £15.54 per hour after 12 weeks
• Overtime Monday to Saturday: x1.5
• Overtime Sunday: x2
• Weekly pay

• PM shift
• Average 39 hours per week
• Shifts start at either 13:00 or 14:00
  , depending on workload
• Hours can vary between 24 and 45 per week depending on business requirements
• Flexibility with working hours and overtime is required

Working within the Despatch Department, you will help ensure customer orders leave site accurately, safely and on time.

Your duties will include:

• Checking and preparing customer orders for despatch
• Verifying quantities against picking lists and despatch paperwork
• Inspecting products for damage before they are shipped
• Moving goods and materials throughout the despatch area
• Safely stacking and securing products ready for transportation
• Loading and unloading goods
• Operating MHE, including pallet trucks and VNA trucks, once trained and authorised
• Identifying and reporting damaged goods or stock discrepancies
• Working closely with warehouse, logistics and production teams
• Maintaining high levels of accuracy and attention to detail
• Keeping your working area clean, safe and organised
• Following all company health and safety procedures

We're looking for people who are:

• Reliable, hardworking and motivated
• Comfortable working in a busy, fast‑paced environment
• Able to complete physical and manual handling duties
• Accurate with good attention to detail
• Flexible with working hours and overtime when required
• Good team players with a positive attitude
• Committed to maintaining good attendance and timekeeping
• Willing to undertake MHE training as required

Previous experience within despatch, warehousing, logistics, manufacturing, production or goods in/out would be advantageous, but isn't essential as training will be provided.

As a PROMAN Despatch Operative, you will receive:

• Weekly pay
• 28 days holiday
• Pay increase after 12 weeks
• Enhanced overtime rates
• Full training and ongoing support
• Free beverages from vending machines
• On-site canteen serving hot meals
• Free on-site parking
• Social club access
• Wor