Job Title: Despatch & FLT Operative
Location: Northampton, NN3
Salary: £27,000 Per Annum
Type: Full time Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday 45 hours per week
Overview
The Flavour Network are recruiting for a Despatch Operative with FLT experience to join a busy and well-established food manufacturing business in Northampton. This full-time, permanent position is ideal for someone who is hands-on, reliable, and thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. You must hold a valid, in date FLT Counterbalance license.
Responsibilities of the Despatch & FLT Operative
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Loading and unloading delivery vehicles
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Transferring stock to and from cold storage areas
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Operating a Counterbalance forklift efficiently and safely
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Boxing and palletising products for outgoing deliveries
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Checking packaging for accuracy, including batch codes and date labels
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Assisting with daily production and dispatch schedules
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Completing required paperwork in line with food safety and audit standards
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Maintaining a clean, safe, and well-organised warehouse environment
Requirements for the Despatch & FLT Operative
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Valid Counterbalance FLT licence - Essential
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At least 1 year of warehouse or despatch experience
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Strong attention to detail when handling and checking products
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Comfortable working in cold storage and fast-paced conditions
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Proactive, dependable, and able to work independently
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Food production or basic food hygiene knowledge (preferred)
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Bendi FLT licence (a bonus, but not essential)
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You will have Full-time availability with the ability to work 45 hours per week
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Commitment to maintaining high standards of health, safety, and hygiene
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A strong team ethic and willingness to support colleagues where needed
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Right to work in the UK and ability to commute to the Northampton site