Warehouse Dispatcher
Job Description
Job title: Warehouse Dispatcher
Company: Oxford Instruments
Job description: Oxford Instruments is a leading company in the field of high-tech tools and systems for research and industry. Founded in 1959, we specialise in the design, manufacture and support of various scientific instruments and solutions, used in diverse areas such as materials science, nanotechnology and industrial applications. Oxford Instruments has played a significant role in advancing scientific knowledge and technological progress through our cutting-edge instruments and solutions.
Materials Dispatch – Stores
The Stores Team at NanoAnalysis are seeking a Materials Dispacther to join the Team. The primary purpose of this role, is to ensure timely dispatch of goods from the factory.
Key responsibilities:
- Weekly Ordering of packing materials
- Preparing and Packing orders daily ready for dispatch
- Un/loading orders on and off vehicles
- Forklift licence.
- Signing documentation and general labelling of goods
- Good Knowledge of computer skills with Inputting data onto a database
- General Housekeeping
General responsbilities:
- Document management recording measurement and weight
- Matching detector to orders and liaising with the shipping department when required.
- Loading data onto excel packing list and maintenance of records to comply with data handling requirements.
- Maintain checks on stock to ensure continuous supply of packing material.
- General handling duties as required and in particular with courier companies.
- Daily preparing and packing orders ready for dispatch and using forklift to load incoming vehicles.
- Operate at all times in accordance with health & safety at work legislation and conducting weekly
forklift checks and reports.
- Identify opportunities to improve systems and procedures and minimise or eliminate time wastage Maintain an understanding of the concepts, techniques and requirements of your job
- Ensure that work is complete, timely, accurate, thorough and useful
- Undertake any other tasks or responsibilities in line with the scope and level of responsibility of the post, which might reasonably be required.
- Good knowledge of computer skills including Excel ,emails and loading data onto a database
We are looking for someone with the following:
A good understanding of MS Word, Excel, and MS outlook
- Experience of working within a stores or warehouse environment
- Fork Lift Licence preferred
- Experience of working within teams, budgets and timescales
- Confidence and communication skills to share expertise to help others
- Good organisational skills, with the ability to work on their own initiative but also be part of a proactive team
- Attention to detail
- Able to work under pressure
- Knowledge of stock control and replenishment systems.
- Good numerical skills
- Familiar with & understands general principles and procedures within a stores/warehousing environment within the high technology sector
- Flexibility regarding working hours
What is in it for you?
At Oxford Instruments, we put our people at the heart of all we do. We embody our values of: We are Inclusive, we are Innovative, we are Trusted, and we are Purposeful. As an employee of Oxford Instruments, you will be given the development and mentorship to succeed, an environment that breeds authenticity and curiosity. You will work alongside people who have been with the business for a substantial amount of time, and who have developed their career within various functions, as well of people who are new in their careers and whom bring a fresh perspective, enabling you to learn from a variety of people. In addition, we also offer a comprehensive benefits package to include: 12:30 Friday finishes, BUPA private health insurance, dental insurance, group pension, cycle to work, tech and care schemes, as well as give as you earn and option to purchase shares, numerous discounts and 25 days holiday.
Selection Process:
We will contact applicants and invite them for a call with Talent Acquisition, where you will learn more about the role, and us as a Business. Next, we will invite you in to meet with the hiring manager for an on-site interview.
Expected salary:
Location: High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
