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Form of workHales Group are happy to be working with their client based in Eye, Suffolk. A leading worldwide company are on the lookout for Packing and Despatch Cell Leader. The successful candidate will be supporting efficiencies within their Distribution function, communicating across the business and optimising resources to ensure we deliver each project on time. This is a key role and forms an important part of the company delivering its long-term strategic plan.
Duties Include
- To undertake the tasks necessary to support the Company’s packing, transport and distribution processes, ensuring the efficient delivery of product to customers.
- To support in the task to create and sustain a zero-harm environment by meeting all policies and procedures relevant to the area.
- Liaise with the Distribution department to coordinate collections ensuring that sufficient preparation is carried out, materials identified and made ready in advance to support efficient loading.
- To work closely with the Packing Department to ensure the most efficient and appropriate packing methods are used relative to the type of shipment.
- To carry out any other duties that may reasonably be requested giving due regard to your existing status.
- To promote excellence in terms of Safety and Attitude, inspiring others through personal conduct and setting of standards.
- To manage the process of driver arrival and departure and the loading of the vehicles, ensuring all necessary paperwork is signed, collated and given to the distribution team.
- Collate orders for readiness of despatch.
- Assist Parts Packing and wood shop areas where time allows.
- To sort and prepare sales orders for despatch in advance of collection.
- Keep yard areas tidy and ensure that packed goods are within designated areas.
- Assist Goods In department with unloading when required.
- The Health & Safety of yourself and others in your area of control.
- To provide necessary support to the Distribution Manager.
- To complete administrative and functional tasks as required.
Candidate Attributes
- B1 & B2 fork lift truck certified
- Good administrative skills and the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
- Ability to work using your initiative to a high standard with excellent attention to detail whilst meeting deadlines.
- Open style and a team player.
- A positive approach combined with efficient communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Proven work experience gained within a dynamic role.
Company Benefits
- Company Group Personal Pension Scheme:
- o The scheme is a contributory scheme, with the employee contributing 4% of earnings and the Company contributing 4% of earnings. Company contributions increase to 6% after 5 years’ service and 7% after 10 years’ service.
- o Life Assurance is provided at 3 times basic salary.
- 23 days plus Bank Holidays.
- Benefits SAGE Employee Benefits Program provides: A wide range of exclusive discounts across high street brands, including holidays, days out and meals.
- Access to health and wellbeing tools.
- GP on Demand, Confidential helplines and one to one counselling.
