Operations Assistant-Dispatch

Company
Adecco
Location
Morecambe
Salary
£24,667.50 per annum

Full Job Description

Join Our Client's Team as an Operations Assistant!

Are you ready to elevate your career in a dynamic and supportive environment? Our client in Heysham is seeking a dedicated Operations Assistant to join their Dispatch Department on a temporary ongoing basis. If you have a keen eye for detail, prioritise safety, and possess basic IT skills, this is your chance to shine!

What You'll Do:

As an Operations Assistant, you'll be essential in ensuring the smooth operation of the Dispatch Department. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Safety First: Handle sealed chemicals of various hazard classes while strictly adhering to safety procedures.
  • Picking and packing and quality Checking Chemicals ready for dispatch
  • Accuracy Matters: Meticulously complete and check job sheets to ensure all catalogue numbers, quantities, , lot numbers, and locations are correct.
  • Transport & Label: Move finished goods to various stores using manual transport trolleys and label them accurately.
  • Housekeeping & Stock Control: Maintain daily housekeeping tasks and manage stock control to keep everything organised.
  • Digital Proficiency: Navigate emails, Microsoft Teams, and effectively utilise an ERP system.

Requirements:

To thrive in this role, you'll need:

Previous warehouse experience required, FLT experience would be benefical although not required

  • Willingness to wear company-provided PPE including lab coat, trousers, safety glasses, safety boots, and high visibility vest.
  • Exceptional attention to detail for completing and checking job sheets accurately.
  • Capability to locate finished goods in various warehouses/stores and record information on worksheets.
  • Proficiency in labelling finished goods containing chemicals.
  • Commitment to completing daily tasks, including housekeeping and stock control.
  • Basic IT literacy: navigating emails, Microsoft Teams, and using an ERP system.
  • Good verbal and written English skills.

What We Offer:

  • An hourly rate of £12.65
  • Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4 pm and 9.30pm to 5.30pm on a rotated weekly basis
  • A welcoming and supportive team environment that values safety and teamwork

Who You Are:

We're looking for someone who:

  • Communicates effectively in verbal and written English.
  • Shows exceptional attention to detail.
  • Possesses basic IT skills.
  • Is eager to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join Us?

If you're seeking an opportunity to work in an organisation that prioritises safety and teamwork, this role is perfect for you! Don't miss the chance to contribute to an exciting team in the sciences industry.

Ready to Apply?

If you're enthusiastic about this opportunity, we want to hear from you! Contact Adecco Kendal at or send your up-to-date CV today.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your understanding.

Jump into this exciting role and make a difference today! We can't wait to meet you!

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

Location
Morecambe
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
£24,667.50 per annum
Industry
Chemical
Closing Date
16th December 2025
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