Dispatch Operative

ProMatch is recruiting for a reliable and detail-focused Dispatch Operative to join a well-established, employee owned seafood processing business based in Alness. This opportunity offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment, supporting the final stages of production and ensuring customer orders are accurately prepared and dispatched.

About the Role
Working within the dispatch team, you’ll be responsible for organising finished products, labelling, building pallets and assisting with the loading of customer lorries. You’ll play a key role in maintaining smooth operations and upholding high standards of hygiene, accuracy and teamwork.

Key Responsibilities

• Check customer orders against requirements and ensure accuracy
• Reallocate products between depots and days as needed
• Build and label pallets to customer specifications
• Move pallets and assist with lorry loading using manual pallet trucks
• Maintain good housekeeping and health & safety standards
• Work collaboratively to ensure dispatch runs efficiently

What We’re Looking For

• Strong attention to detail and a practical, hands-on approach
• Good numeracy and literacy skills with the ability to differentiate products
• Able to follow processes logically and work under pressure
• Team player with a positive attitude and good timekeeping
• Flexible and willing to see tasks through to completion
• Honest, reliable and respectful in communication across all levels

What’s In It For You?

• £13.45 per hour + Overtime at £20.18 per hour after 37.5 hours per week
• Training provided and opportunity to build new skills
• Enhanced holiday leave of 30 days per year after 12 weeks in post
• Initial agency contract for 3 months, with potential to become permanent depending on business needs and standards being met

The Dispatch Operative will work 5 days out of 7, scheduled across Monday to Sunday, with core hours typically set at 8am to 4pm. Flexibility is essential to ensure the timely and accurate dispatch of goods, particularly during peak periods.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to grow within a supportive team and contribute to a business committed to quality and sustainability.

Interested? Apply now through ProMatch Consultancy and we will be in touch!