Job Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Dispatch Operator to join our logistics team! In this vital role, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe, accurate, and efficient day-to-day operation of the dispatch function, supporting the timely distribution of finished goods while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and customer service. The role coordinates dispatch activities, operates loading and weighing equipment, completes quality and compliance checks, maintains accurate documentation and inventory records, and communicates effectively with internal teams to ensure operational efficiency and compliance with company procedures, environmental standards, and health and safety requirements.
About Us
Land Energy is the UK’s leading biomass energy company, producing high-quality wood pellets, briquettes and natural living soils. Based in Girvan, Ayrshire, in the heart of south-west Scotland, we are at the forefront of sustainable energy innovation - delivering Real Environmental Gain in everything we do.
Our low-carbon briquette factory perfectly complements our existing state-of-the-art wood pellet production plant. With a secure UK supply chain, we’re proud to offer the best and most sustainable wood pellets and briquettes available in the UK today.
Our natural living soils products provide a sustainable alternative to synthetic fertilisers, serving the agricultural, forestry, horticultural, home and garden centre sectors.
We offer exciting career opportunities within a growing, progressive business that presents a wide variety of challenges and cutting-edge technologies.
At Land Energy, we operate a high-performance biomass Combined Heat and Power (CHP) plant equipped with an Organic Rankine Cycle turbine, along with a 100,000-tonne wood pellet production facility. Our new wood briquette production line produces 45,000 tonnes annually.
At Land Energy, Health and Safety is every person’s responsibility. A safe working environment and following safe working practices is standard practice for all employees. We expect a proactive, positive and constructive attitude to all Environmental, Health and Safety.
We’re a team of curious, forward-thinking individuals who never settle for the status quo. We’re always looking for new ways to improve our products and processes. You’ll need to be comfortable in this environment, whilst maintaining a strong team ethos.
What you’ll be doing:
· Daily running operations of a busy dispatch area
· Follow all SOP’s & OPL’s during day to day running
· Quality checks when loading bulk loaders which includes visual checks and temperature checks per load
· Operating a forklift truck and always ensuring safe driving standards
· Correct use of weighbridges and bulk loading equipment
· Ensuring all pallets dispatched comply with the company’s strict quality measures (zero tolerance on damaged pallets going out the door)
· Collect daily samples from our bulk loader
· Report faults and issues to the relevant line manager
· Complete all relevant paperwork required per load
· General housekeeping in warehouses, weighbridges & all loading areas
· Daily communication with sales team
· Stocktaking of all finished good products
· Maintain EHS, quality and environmental responsibilities & standards in line with company guidelines
What we are looking for:
- Previous work in a similar environment is preferred
- Forklift truck preferred, but not essential
- Familiarity with Microsoft packages
- A full driving license is essential
Pay: £28,298.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free flu jabs
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
