Despatch Operative with PPT

Taskmaster Recruitment · Peterborough, East of England

Despatch Operative with PPT at Taskmaster Recruitment, based in Peterborough, East of England, paying £14.61 per hour. This is a permanent role.

Salary
£14.61 per hour
Location
Peterborough, East of England
Contract
Permanent
Posted
2 days ago
Closes
17 Nov 2026
Sector
Goods In / Out

7% below the typical rate for goods in / out

Reference job-search/8433/job

About the role

Despatch Operative with PPT

 

Taskmaster Resources are looking for Despatch Operative with PPT for our client based in Lincoln LN4.

 

Shift: 4 on 4 off OR

Day Shift – A Pattern (Week 1: Sun, Mon, Tues, Wed & Week 2: Sun, Mon, Tues)

OR  B Pattern (Week 1: Thurs, Fri, Sat & Week 2: Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat)

Night Shift – A Pattern (Week 1: Sun, Mon, Tues, Wed & Week 2: Sun, Mon, Tues)

OR B Pattern (Week 1: Thurs, Fri, Sat & Week 2: Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat)

 

Hours:

Day Shift - 6am to finish

Night Shift – 6pm to finish

 

Pay:

Days Shift – £14.61

Night Shift - £16.44

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Operate a Powered Pallet Truck (PPT) safely and efficiently.
  • Transport products around a site for storage and then distribution to customers.
  • Carry out daily equipment checks and report any faults or damage.
  • Follow all health and safety, food safety, and hygiene procedures.
  • Load and unload lorries via despatch bays.
  • Work closely with production, warehouse, and dispatch teams to maintain workflow.
  • Assist with general warehouse duties when required.
  • Maintain high standards of housekeeping and safe working practices.

 

Skills and experience:

  • A valid Powered Pallet Truck (PPT) licence or relevant in-house training or if experience we can offer an inhouse refresher course.
  • Experience operating a PPT in a warehouse, logistics, or manufacturing environment.
  • Good awareness of health and safety procedures.
  • The ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills.
  • Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and overtime during peak production periods.
  • Experience within a food manufacturing environment would be an advantage but is not essential. For the right candidate we may consider providing in-house PPT training.

 

Please call: [phone removed] or email: [email removed] for full details.

 

Taskmaster Resources LTD is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Taskmaster Resources LTD is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Reference: job-search/8433/job · Posted 2 days ago · Closes 17 Nov 2026 · Listed via Taskmaster Recruitment

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