Advanced Despatch Operator – Food Production

Samworth Brothers; Leicester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Health and wellbeing support

Employee discount scheme

Annual pay reviews

Profit related pay

Extended leave

Free on-site parking

Training and growth opportunities

Job summary

Samworth Brothers is recruiting an Advanced Despatch Operative at our Leicester site. You will be part of the Despatch team ensuring products are picked, checked, packed and dispatched on time, while resolving day-to-day issues and supporting colleagues.

The role requires experience in despatch, warehousing or food production, with a strong eye for detail and proficiency with despatch equipment. Our team focuses on collaboration and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in despatch, warehousing, food production or similar roles.
• Ability to pick, check and pack products with accuracy.
• Confident using despatch or warehouse equipment.

Responsibilities

• Pick and check products against orders.
• Check quantities, labels, dates and product codes.
• Pack products safely and to standard.
• Operate machinery and robots.
• Ensure orders are complete and ready on time.
• Move products using correct equipment.
• Load products onto vehicles safely.
• Complete despatch checks and records.
• Keep the despatch area clean, safe and tidy.
• Collaborate with Production, Stores, Intake and other teams.

Skills

Despatch experience

Attention to detail

Inventory accuracy

Forklift/warehouse equipment

Job description

Samworth Brothers is recruiting an Advanced Despatch Operative at our Leicester site. You will be part of the Despatch team ensuring products are picked, checked, packed and dispatched on time, while resolving day-to-day issues and supporting colleagues.

The role requires experience in despatch, warehousing or food production, with a strong eye for detail and proficiency with despatch equipment. Our team focuses on collaboration and continuous improvement.