The HEX Group
Despatch/Warehouse Operative - Alpha Manufacturing

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Despatch/Warehouse Operative - Alpha Manufacturing, Pasturefields Lane, Hixon
Employment Type
Full Time, Permanent
Application Start Date
23-07-2026
Application End Date
27-08-2026
Location
Pasturefields Lane, Hixon
State/County
Staffordshire
Zip Code
ST18 0PH
Country
United Kingdom
Work Style
On-site
Industry
Engineering services
Category
Engineering
Position
Other engineering
Experience
Education
Description
✨ 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.
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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


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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.
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