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Despatch Operative

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  • Cardiff, Wales
  • Temp to perm,
  • undefined,
  • PSCARDO
  • 28/11/2025
Job description

Job Title: Despatch Operator 
Location: Cardiff
Pay Rate: £13 - £15.43
Job Type: Temporary on going 
Shifts: Shifts will be issues weekly. Candidates need to be fully flexible for days afternoons and nights. Shifts will be starting at 8am, 10.30am, 12pm or 5pm and they will be 10h shifts. 

About the Role

We’re currently looking for a Despatch Operative to join our busy warehouse team in Cardiff. You’ll play a vital role in ensuring all customer orders are processed, handled, and despatched accurately, safely, and on time. This position requires a hands-on, flexible, and proactive individual who takes pride in maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain a strong ‘Safety First’ approach, reporting hazards and promoting a Zero Harm culture.
  • Follow all site procedures and training to ensure safe and efficient operations.
  • Carry out various despatch tasks such as picking, loading, unloading, and product control.
  • Work towards daily performance targets using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
  • Take ownership of personal development and show a positive, can-do attitude.
  • Keep work areas clean, organised, and audit-ready at all times.
  • Collaborate with other teams to ensure smooth warehouse operations and on-time delivery.

Requirements

  • Previous experience in a warehousing or distribution environment is essential.
  • Valid FLT licences (Forklift Truck) are desirable but not essential.
  • Confident in using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and basic PC software.
  • Strong numeracy, literacy, and communication skills.
  • A reliable team player with excellent timekeeping and organisational abilities.
  • Flexible, conscientious, and committed to delivering high-quality service to customers.

Additional Information

  • Full training provided
  • Free on-site parking
  • Temporary role with the potential to become permanent

If this role is permanent, gap personnel is operating as the employment agency. If this job is a temporary role, gap personnel is operating as the employment business.gap personnel is committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job

Whilst we endeavor to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future

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