Up to £27000 per annum + plus time and a half weekend
About the Role
As a Dispatch Operative in Elland, you will join a temporary-to-permanent arrangement with Manpower UK, earning up to £27,000 annually plus time and a half for weekend shifts. Your remit blends core dispatch duties with reception and switchboard cover, ensuring customer deliveries progress without delay while you professionally manage incoming calls and direct queries to the right teams. Working Sunday through Thursday on rotating patterns, your communication skills and reliability are essential. This role suits someone who thrives on varied daily tasks and can balance operational flow with front-of-house support, contributing to a seamless service for clients and colleagues alike.
Dispatch Operative (Reception / Switchboard Support)
Location: Elland
Looking for a role where you''re part of the day-to-day flow-and where your communication matters as much as your reliability£ Our Client is hiring a Dispatch Operative to support reception and switchboard duties alongside essential dispatch activity. This is a temporary-to-permanent opportunity in Elland, with an attractive salary of £27,000 plus time and a half for weekend work.
What you''ll be doing:
* Support dispatch operations to help keep customer deliveries moving smoothly
* Provide cover and support within reception and switchboard activities
* Handle day-to-day queries professionally and ensure callers are directed correctly
* Work scheduled shifts Sunday to Thursday across various shift patterns, with breaks as scheduled
What you''ll bring:
* A dependable, hands-on approach-comfortable working to a routine and meeting expectations
* Confident communication skills for reception and switchboard support
* A calm, professional manner when handling enquiries
* The motivation to learn quickly and contribute positively to the team
Additional information:
* Start date: 03/08/2026
* End date: Temp role with potential to go permanent (specific end date not provided)
* Shift pattern: Sunday to Thursday, various shifts (breaks scheduled)
If you''re organised, reliable, and enjoy a mixed role where communication and logistics go hand in hand, we''d love to hear from you. Apply now and take the next step with a reputable local employer in Elland.
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