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Dispatch Operative

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Posted on Jul 23, 2026 by CV-Library
Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Manufacturing
Immediate Start
£13 - £14.5 Hourly
Contract/Project
Dispatch Operative Required ASAP Reading. Early Shift 6am - 2.30pm £13 - £14.50/hour

Role: Dispatch operative is responsible for correctly pulling and packaging finished orders in preparation for international and domestic transit. This position requires high attention to detail with the ability to reconcile orders. Basic computer skills are essential.

Working Hours: 6am - 2.30pm Monday to Friday (Early Shift)

Education:

GSCE/NVQ or equivalentExperience:

Packaging & shipping of industrial components preferred
Processing of goods through company or third-party systemsMain Job Duties:

Understand and follow all aspects of health, safety and risk management as set out by the company
Compares identifying information and counts, weighs, or measures items of outgoing shipments to verify information against orders and records.
Affixes shipping labels on packed cartons identifying shipping information on cartons.
Packages select preassembled containers, inserts items into containers, using spacers, fillers, and protective padding.
Use of computer programs such as ERP, Internet, regularly throughout the shift.
Loading/Unloading of company or third-party vehicles.
Operate company forklift trucks & manual handling equipment for department and in support of other departments in the plant.
Undertake and complete all company mandated training.Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

Determine the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Ability to operate cordless hand tools, power tools and pneumatic tools.
Ability to work in a cohesive team environment.
Capacity to demonstrate retention of knowledge and products.
Highly detail oriented with a critical degree of accuracy.
Ability to demonstrate consistent high quantity completion while maintaining high quality packing standards.
Basic computer skills (email, word)Personal Qualities/Behaviors:

Ability to demonstrate flexibility /versatility combined with initiative, drive and ability to meet deadlines (eFlex timings)
Good interpersonal skillsFurther information is available on request.

If you are interested please apply online as soon as possible to avoid missing out on this great opportunity.

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

Reference: 225407688

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Dispatch Operative

CV-Library

Posted on Jul 23, 2026 by CV-Library

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Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom
Manufacturing
Immediate Start
£13 - £14.5 Hourly
Contract/Project
Dispatch Operative Required ASAP Reading. Early Shift 6am - 2.30pm £13 - £14.50/hour

Role: Dispatch operative is responsible for correctly pulling and packaging finished orders in preparation for international and domestic transit. This position requires high attention to detail with the ability to reconcile orders. Basic computer skills are essential.

Working Hours: 6am - 2.30pm Monday to Friday (Early Shift)

Education:

GSCE/NVQ or equivalentExperience:

Packaging & shipping of industrial components preferred
Processing of goods through company or third-party systemsMain Job Duties:

Understand and follow all aspects of health, safety and risk management as set out by the company
Compares identifying information and counts, weighs, or measures items of outgoing shipments to verify information against orders and records.
Affixes shipping labels on packed cartons identifying shipping information on cartons.
Packages select preassembled containers, inserts items into containers, using spacers, fillers, and protective padding.
Use of computer programs such as ERP, Internet, regularly throughout the shift.
Loading/Unloading of company or third-party vehicles.
Operate company forklift trucks & manual handling equipment for department and in support of other departments in the plant.
Undertake and complete all company mandated training.Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

Determine the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Ability to operate cordless hand tools, power tools and pneumatic tools.
Ability to work in a cohesive team environment.
Capacity to demonstrate retention of knowledge and products.
Highly detail oriented with a critical degree of accuracy.
Ability to demonstrate consistent high quantity completion while maintaining high quality packing standards.
Basic computer skills (email, word)Personal Qualities/Behaviors:

Ability to demonstrate flexibility /versatility combined with initiative, drive and ability to meet deadlines (eFlex timings)
Good interpersonal skillsFurther information is available on request.

If you are interested please apply online as soon as possible to avoid missing out on this great opportunity.

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy
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Reference: 225407688

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