Despatch Operative

Despatch Operative

Temp to Perm, £12.73p/hr, 39hrs per week, Days, Overtime

BRADFORD/LEEDS

I am looking for an experienced Despatch Op to work in the Packing Department of a busy Manufacturing company based across both the Bradford and Leeds Factory’s. Although, you will be predominantly based in Bradford, you will be required to work in their Leeds Factory regularly so access to transport would be benefical. Please note, unless you have a UK Driving License, you will not be considered for this role.

• Despatching approximately 30 orders per day, working to a daily deadline.
• Identifying and picking parts from the Stores Warehouse, whilst retrieving parts from other locations throughout the site.
• Packing parts using Boxes, Crates and Pallets ready for shipping.
• Using various specialised packing, strapping and weight machines.
• Booking parts in and out using SAP.
• Creating customer despatch notes.
• Booking consignments and creating labels and daily manifests onto external carrier computer systems, which include DPD, Fed Ex and Freightroute, among others.
• Assist with the loading of parcels and pallets onto carrier vehicles, either by hand or FLT.
• Dealing directly with customer collections.
• Liaising with despatch courier drivers.

• Previous Warehouse or Despatch experience is essential
• Must be able to manage multiple priorities and work to a strict deadline every day.
• Computer literacy with SAP experience.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Able to work unsupervised and use own initiative.
• Possess excellent communication skills.
• Counterbalance FLT Licenses is desirable
• Proven track record of working with quality initiatives
• Full UK driving licence and access to own transport

Your core working hours will be 7am to 3.30pm from Mon to Thurs, with a 2.30pm finish on a Friday. Flexibility is key, as you will be required to cover both locations and you must be able to work Overtime where required to meet demand. The Pay Rate for the role is £12.73p/hr with overtime paid at time + ½, and the role is advertised as Temp to Perm.

If you are interested in this role, please either apply within, or send your CV to .

Job Title:

Despatch Operative

Company:
Interaction Recruitment

Location:

Leeds, West Yorkshire

Posted:
Jan 14th 2026

Closes:
Feb 14th 2026

Sector:
Distribution

Contract:

Temporary

Hours:

Full Time