Despatch Operative

Samworth Brothers; Bassetlaw; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Health & wellbeing

Employee discount

Annual pay reviews

Profit-related pay

Extended leave

Free on-site parking

Training & growth

Job summary

Samworth Brothers at Manton Wood in Worksop seeks a reliable Despatch Picker to prepare orders for delivery. You will pick, check, and pack products to ensure accuracy and on-time dispatch in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasises teamwork, attention to detail, and adherence to food safety and hygiene rules, with opportunities for training and growth within the site’s Food to Go division.

Qualifications

• Good attention to detail.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to work well as part of a team.
• Good numeracy skills.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Pick products quickly and accurately.
• Check orders before they are loaded for delivery.
• Pack trays and boxes safely and neatly.
• Label products and orders correctly.
• Move stock safely around the despatch area.
• Report any damaged products or stock issues.
• Follow food safety, hygiene, and health and safety rules.
• Keep your work area clean and tidy.

Skills

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Teamwork

Numeracy skills

Communication skills

Job description

About The Role

As a Despatch Picker, you will help prepare orders for delivery in a busy sandwich bakery. You will pick, check, and pack products to make sure orders are correct and ready to leave on time. This is a fast-paced, hands‑on role where teamwork is important.

Key Responsibilities

• Pick products quickly and accurately.
• Check orders before they are loaded for delivery.
• Pack trays and boxes safely and neatly.
• Label products and orders correctly.
• Move stock safely around the despatch area.
• Report any damaged products or stock issues.
• Follow food safety, hygiene, and health and safety rules.
• Keep your work area clean and tidy.

About You

We believe success comes from collaboration and diverse perspectives. At Samworth Brothers, we value team players who are driven to achieve great results together. You’ll bring the following skills and experience:

• Good attention to detail.
• Able to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Able to work well as part of a team.
• Good numeracy skills.
• Good communication skills.

What We Offer

We’re building a workplace where different ways of thinking are not just welcomed but supported, with clear communication, flexible processes, and a commitment to continuous improvement so everyone can thrive.

• Company pension scheme
• Access to health and well‑being support, such as healthcare, optical and dental discounts
• Employee discount scheme
• Experience annual pay reviews
• Profit related pay
• Opportunity for extended leave
• Free on‑site parking
• Unlock your potential through training and growth opportunities

About Us

Located in Worksop, Manton Wood is a proud part of our Food to Go division, producing a wide variety of high‑quality pre‑packed salads, sandwiches, bagels, wraps, paninis, and ciabattas. Our products help leading retailers offer an exciting range of flavours to meet the ever‑changing tastes of today’s consumers.

At Manton Wood, you’re more than just an employee, you’re part of our strong family culture. Our collaborative approach and strong team spirit help us support one another and achieve great things together. As part of a well‑established group, we offer stability, opportunity, and a place where you can truly thrive.

Ready to make a difference? Join us and be part of something special!

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer making diversity and inclusion a core part of everything we do. We also actively welcome applications from neurodivergent individuals and are committed to a recruitment process that’s fair, respectful, and free from bias. If you need any adaptations to the application or interview process, please do let us know.