Despatch Operative (days)

Reporting to: Despatch Lead

Objective: To be part of a team, working to achieve on time delivery in full to our customers worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

  • To work in the Despatch area, packaging parts for either stock or for customer orders.
  • Work closely with the Assembly and Shipping departments.
  • Use M2M (Internal System) and Excel to print and input data.
  • Ensure clear identification of scrap, reject & sample materials.

Occupational Health and safety

  • All staff are expected to work in such a way that does not cause injury to themselves, other staff members or customers.
  • Areas to improve the workplace safety should be brought to the attention of the health and safety officer.

Key Relationships

  • Management
  • Supervisors/Team Leaders
  • Shop floor Personnel.
  • Delivery/Collection Drivers and couriers.

Knowledge and Experience

  • Computer skills essential (Windows etc)
  • Experience in a Stores/Packing Department environment.
  • Ability to communicate effectively.
  • Experience working as part of a team and on your own initiative.

The candidate

  • Ability to read English manufacturing specs.
  • Will hold a Pedestrian Truck License (preferred).
  • Understands, fully complies, and supports the Quality & Environmental Management Systems.
  • Will Possess a good level of PC literacy (Word & Excel)
  • Good communication & problem-solving skills
  • Will have previous Despatch/packaging experience.
  • Will have the ability to work at a high flow rate (repetitive and heavy lifting at times).
  • Have a keen eye for detail.

Working hours

Monday to Thursday 08:00 – 16.15, Friday 7.30 – 16.00.

To apply, please send a copy of your CV with a covering letter to Vacancies@Alcon.co.uk

Closing date: Wednesday 30th April

Rewards and Benefits

Competitive Salary
25 Days Annual Leave Plus Bank Holidays
Pension Contribution
Life Insurance
Eye Care Assistance
Cycle to Work Scheme
Company Events
Wellbeing Incentives
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
Online GP Service
Employee Assistance Package
Christmas Gifts

Our values

The Alcon spirit is tantamount to believing in the Group’s five founding values – teamwork, performance, quality, communication and innovation – which we have honed throughout our history and tailored to our specific areas of expertise. Our people bring these values to life wherever they come from and whatever business line they work in.

Our people

We’re committed to creating a working environment where our people are able to be at their best. We believe that everyone within our team should have the chance to grow – academically, professionally and socially. Our relationship with our employees is built upon shared values of respect, trust and dialogue.

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