Despatch Operative

Meech have an opportunity available for a Despatch Operative to join our team based in Witney, Oxfordshire. Joining us on a full time, permanent basis, you will competitive rate of pay plus generous benefits.

Established in 1907, Meech International has a worldwide reputation in the development of electrostatic control equipment, compressed air technology and surface cleaning systems. Our head office is in Witney, Oxfordshire and we have subsidiaries in Belgium, China, Hungary, Singapore and the USA, plus a network of distributors spanning the globe. Meech prides itself on unparalleled technical application knowledge and customer service.

Benefits we will offer our Despatch Operative:

- Good working environment

- Competitive basic salary

- Discreationary profit share bonus

- Health insurance

- Pension scheme

- Life assurance

Objectives:

• To pack, wrap and despatch Meech products in a timely and efficient manner.
• To assist with other aspects of production when necessary, including assembly, stock control, packing/despatch and administration.

Primary Responsibilities:

The key activities and responsibilities of the Production Operative - Despatch include:

• Despatch of products;
• Packing and wrapping items;
• Arranging for collections and deliveries;
• Assisting with administration when necessary;
• Adhering to all relevant health and safety requirements at all times;
• Maintenance of a tidy, safe and efficient work environment;
• Assisting with the annual stocktake and interim stock counts as required;
• Working and communicating effectively in the spirit of mutual assistance and teamwork;
• At times may assist with assembly of products and components across any of the Meech ranges, adhering to work instructions, quality standards, production schedules etc. as required;
• Notifying the Purchaser/Stock Controller in a timely manner when stocks of components are becoming low;
• Cross-training on different Meech products and components;
• Notifying relevant personnel of amendments required to work instructions, BOMs, etc;
• Contributing ideas that may support continuous improvement in terms of production methods, efficiency, new products, jigs/tooling, processes, etc;
• Any other duties or responsibilities that may reasonably be required from time to time.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a despatch or warehouse role;
• Ideal candidate has an understanding/ or experience of assembling electro mechanical and mechanical products.
• Team spirit, flexible, helpful attitude and showing initiative; good communication skills;
• Fork Lift driving experience preferred;
• This is a full-time role (37?? hours per week, 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Thursday, 8am - 4pm Friday)

If you have the skills and experience to become our Production Operative, please apply now. We'd love to hear from you.

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