Warehouse/Despatch Operator
Date: 16 Oct 2025
Location: Greater Manchester, ENG, GB, BL9 8RQ
Company: Matthews International
With more than 150 years of industry-leading experience, the businesses of SGS & Co and SGK are uniting to form SGX—a powerful force in innovative packaging production. Building on the legacy of trusted service since 1947 and 1953, SGX will deliver the full suite of packaging graphics, plate and cylinder production, and metal deco services to brand owners, retailers, and printers—all with a focus on reducing complexity, delivering flawless in-market execution, and leveraging global reach to drive consistency and impact at scale.
POSITION SUMMARY
We are looking for Warehouse/Despatch Operator to join our team in Bury,
You will be responsible for dispatching printing plates and other products in accordance with company specifications and quality procedures and general maintenance duties for the site.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Despatch printing plates and other products in accordance with the specifications outlined in the company MIS system
- Liaise with management to organise special deliveries or goods
- Unload deliveries using appropriate lifting equipment such as the Stacker Truck and store away in appropriate place.
- Manage the receipt of all goods deliveries, materials and stock obtaining the relevant documentation. Distribute to the relevant departments.
- Bring to the attention of management any discrepancies or problems relating to either the despatch or receipt of goods, materials, or supplies.
- Drive the Company Van for the purpose of delivering goods to customer sites and despatch depots, obtaining the necessary documentation/signatures on delivery notes while maintaining a log of all deliveries and mileage for each journey.
- Ensure the Company Van is maintained to the highest standard and that it is always legally roadworthy paying attention to Road Tax, MOT and Insurance documents.
- When required, obtain prices for repair and general maintenance work from external sources and submit to Management for approval
- Manage and maintain toolkit with appropriate tools for site maintenance requirements.
- In conjunction with other team members, ensure all production deadlines are met.
- Ensure the Companies Quality procedures outlined in the Quality Manual are always followed.
- To assist in other production areas as required.
- To be aware with and co-operate with the Company’s Health & Safety Policy, ISO Procedures and the Companies procedures outlined in the Employee Handbook.
QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS
Previous experience in a similar role required
Experience in the printing industry
Full British Driving license
General maintenance skills
Good IT skills
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to work individually and as part of a team
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Positive and enthusiastic attitude
Self-starter, who can use own initiative
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The businesses of SGS & Co and SGK have united to form Propelis, a go-to-market ecosystem that enables marketers to move their brands forward with greater speed, clarity, and confidence. Our broad range of integrated solutions include brand creative, packaging, print solutions, branded environments, and content production. Services are
delivered through our family of brands: SGX, Marks, Equator, Collide, and 5Flow. With a combined legacy spanning more than 150 years, Propelis commences operations with 10,000 employees in 30+ countries, nearly $1 billion in annual sales, and a diverse client base of over 2,000 leading companies.