Despatch/Warehouse Operative

Despatch/Warehouse Operative – Join the Alpha Manufacturing team

Are you an experienced Despatch/Warehouse Operative that holds a counterbalance FLT License looking for your next opportunity?

Alpha Manufacturing, part of The HEX Group, is a privately‑owned UK leader in sheet metal fabrication. Since 1989, we’ve been driving excellence through innovation, craftsmanship and cutting‑edge technology. With over 200 skilled professionals, we design, prototype and manufacture an impressive range of products from our state‑of‑the‑art facility in the heart of Staffordshire.

Proud winners: Employer & Business of the Year & Staffordshire Business Awards 2025 & Business of the Year – Staffordshire Chambers business awards 2026.

At Alpha Manufacturing, our people are everything. We invest heavily in apprenticeships, skills, and development to create a workplace where talent thrives.

Due to continued growth, we’re expanding our team and looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Despatch/Warehouse Operative to join us!

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated and reliable Despatch/Warehouse Operative to join our busy team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring customer orders are accurately picked, packed, labelled, and dispatched on time while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

Key Responsibilities

Pick and pack customer orders accurately and efficiently.

️ Prepare goods for dispatch, ensuring correct labelling and documentation.

Load and unload deliveries safely.

Operate a Counterbalance FLT

Conduct stock checks and report discrepancies.

Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment.

Work closely with warehouse and production teams to meet daily targets.

• ️ Follow all company health and safety procedures.

Light assembly work

About You

Previous warehouse or despatch experience

FLT Counterbalance license

Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Good organisational and time management skills.

Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Physically fit and able to undertake manual handling tasks.

What’s In It For You

Competitive pay rates plus overtime when the business requires

• Morning shift 06.00-14.30

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays & Christmas shutdown

Company bonus scheme

Free onsite parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and development opportunities

Long service awards

Health Cash Plan

Company events & food days

At Alpha Manufacturing, diversity matters. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Need help applying? Contact Lucy.