Sawyer & Dispatch operative (Steel industry)

Reed Engineering & Manufacturing are working with a leading Engineering & Manufacturing company who are growing at a rapid pace.

Sawyer & Dispatch Operative

Sheffield £28,974 + Industry-Leading Bonus Scheme (OTE £37,974)

Reed Engineering & Manufacturing are working with a leading Engineering & Metals company in Sheffield who are looking to recruit a Manufacturing & Dispatch Operative to join their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and highly successful business that rewards performance, offers extensive training, and provides an industry-leading profit-related bonus scheme worth up to £9,000 per year, paid quarterly.

The Role

As a Warehouse & Dispatch Operative,

you will play a key role in the receipt, storage, traceability, picking, packing and dispatch of high-value engineering materials. Working within a quality-driven manufacturing environment, you will ensure materials are handled safely, accurately and in line with company procedures and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Inspect incoming raw materials and complete goods-in checks.

Safely move and store materials throughout the facility.

Pick and prepare materials for production and customer orders.

Maintain accurate stock records and update internal systems.

Ensure full material traceability through labelling and identification processes.

Pack products to exceptionally high standards, including palletising, shrink wrapping and banding.

Assist with stock control and perpetual inventory checks.

Operate overhead cranes and forklift trucks safely and efficiently.

Support loading and unloading activities.

Assist with continuous improvement and 6S workplace organisation initiatives.

Follow all Health & Safety, quality and security procedures.

Report equipment defects, incidents and near misses promptly.

Maintain high housekeeping standards throughout the warehouse and dispatch areas.Skills & Experience Required

Previous warehouse, stores, dispatch metals or materials handling experience.

Experience within manufacturing, engineering, metals or industrial environments would be advantageous.

Forklift Truck experience is desirable.

Overhead crane experience is desirable.

Good attention to detail and accuracy.

Strong understanding of health and safety practices.

Ability to work effectively within a team environment.

Positive attitude and strong work ethic.

Good communication skills and willingness to learn.What's On Offer?

Salary of £28,974

Profit-related bonus scheme worth up to £9,000 per year

Quarterly bonus payments

OTE of £37,974

Full training and development

Stable, long-term employment with a market-leading business

Modern manufacturing environment

Opportunity to develop specialist materials handling skills