Despatch Operative – (Job Ref: 26N/DPCH)

Randox Laboratories continues to develop disruptive innovations in Diagnostics and Healthcare globally. We are proud to have been named the Number 1 company in Northern Ireland for the second consecutive year in the Belfast Telegraph Top 100 Companies List for 2024. Our staff are at the heart of everything we do and achieve. We have a new career opportunity for a Despatch Operative within our despatch team.

Location : 44 Largy Road, Crumlin, BT29 4RN.

Contract Offered : Full-time, Permanent

Working Hours / Shifts : 7am to 5.40pm, Monday to Thursday. Some Fridays may also be required.

In line with the requirements of the Known-Consignor status held by Randox Laboratories, the successful applicant for this role will be required to have an Access NI Basic Disclosure* check prior to commencing employment.

• Having a conviction will not automatically disqualify you from this recruitment process.

What does this role involve?

Within this position you will be responsible for the packing and despatch of orders to our global customer base. Some of the key duties include:

• The assembly of outer boxes and crates.
• The checking and sorting of products for despatch.
• The despatch of orders.
• Meeting packing and despatch schedules/deadlines.
• Packing of products in an efficient and consistent manner to minimise potential damage in transit.
• Ensuring that all boxes and crates are correctly and clearly labelled.
• The strapping of boxes and organisation of orders prior to shipment.
• Ensuring that all relevant paperwork and despatch records and completed accurately.

Essential criteria:

• GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English language.
• Professional working proficiency in the English Language.
• Ability to show excellent attention to detail.

Desirable:

• Previous experience of working in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Driving licence with access to a car, as the site is quite remote.
• Strong numeric skills.
• Strong communication skills.

How do I apply?

Click Apply on the site you are seeing this advert on they will submit your CV to Randox for review. This advert may be open for as long as 30 days although we may close the advert early if we receive sufficient applicants to fill the roles.

About Randox:

An international company operating in over 145 countries that continues to have unparalleled growth, Randox Laboratories was at the centre of the UK’s National COVID Testing Programme throughout the pandemic. In early 2020 Randox recognised the threat from COVID-19 and, based on over 40 years of diagnostic experience, quickly developed a test to accurately identify the virus. Testing at scale commenced within weeks to support the UK’s National Testing Programme and private clients.

Additionally, as a world leader in diagnostics for clinical healthcare, toxicology and food security, our expertise and product portfolio have assisted laboratories across the world in improving health and saving lives. Our global success is a result of our pioneering products and the commitment & skill of our workforce.