Despatch Operative
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Position Overview & Specifications
As one of the UK’s fastest-growing printers, Solopress is always looking for great people to join our very friendly, hardworking team. We are now looking for a Despatch Operative to join us here in Southend on Sea, Essex.
Role Requirements
The shift pattern for this role will be Monday to Friday 2pm until 10pm. This is a great opportunity for someone with previous despatch/warehouse experience.
Please note: This role is fixed term until May 2023.
Role Responsibilities
Your main responsibilities will include unloading and loading or trailers, stacking and wrapping of pallets and labelling work ready for deadlines, using booking in systems for couriers and assisting with all other warehouse duties when required.
Company
Solopress is an online print company based in Essex, serving UK businesses and print resellers since 1999. Throughout procurement and production, the company champions sustainable working practices, responsibly sourced materials and recyclable products.
With super-fast turnaround times, excellent print quality and exceptional customer service, Solopress is the UK’s most trusted printer, with over 30,000 Trustpilot reviews.
If you are interested in this role, then please apply by sending your cover letter and CV
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Temp to perm
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Commercial Printing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Despatch Operative roles across Solopress's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Commercial Printing.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £18,003 - £22,345 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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