Despatch Operative

Barfoots of Botley; Chichester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent food logistics company in Chichester is hiring a Despatch Operative for its busy warehousing operations. This role demands accuracy and efficiency in loading haulier vehicles and maintaining health and safety standards. Ideal candidates will possess good communication skills and previous experience in a targeted environment. Opportunities for development and various employee benefits are offered.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

24/7 Online GP access

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted leisure membership

Cycle to work scheme

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Capability to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Demonstrable experience in logistics and stock management is a plus.
• Willingness to work across various Barfoots sites.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate order selection and secure stacking for loading.
• Perform picking and packing using a hand-held scanner.
• Load vehicles safely and efficiently.

Skills

Good communication skills

Experience working in a targeted environment

Basic PC literacy

Education

CIEH Manual Handling Level 2 (Preferred)

CIEH Food Safety Level 2 (Preferred)

Tools

Counter balance forklift licence

Job description

The Role

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Despatch Operative to join our busy warehousing operations.

Applications are invited from enthusiastic individuals, capable of working in a fast paced, dynamic warehouse environment. Working as a key member of the team, you will ensure all warehousing operational tasks are completed and delivered in an accurate, efficient, timely and safe manner, providing internal and external customers with a consistent first class service. Utilising PPT for the loading of haulier vehicles, and transferring produce to and from various warehouse locations.

As a shift based position, please note that the working environment is temperature controlled, to ensure the longevity and quality of our fresh food products. Also, as part of the picking and packing process, there may also be an element of heavy lifting involved

Shift Based: 4 days on - 4 days off, 11am - 11pm

Location: Head Office - PO21 3PX

Reporting to the Despatch Team Leader, duties and responsibilities will include but not be restricted to:

• Ensure all orders are selected accurately, timely and stacked securely prior to loading on to haulier vehicles

• Picking & Packing - Ensure all orders are selected efficiently & accurately using a hand-held scanner
• Loading haulier vehicles in a safe & efficient manner
• Utilising MHE for manoeuvring stock between locations
• Adherence to all trained SOPs and Risk Assessments
• Focus on internal and external customer satisfaction with zero errors
• To operate "clean as you go" principles whilst carrying out duties
• To maintain high standards of Health and Safety in all operating areas
• Reporting hazards and accidents as appropriate

• Good communication skills, both written and verbal (English level 2 desirable)
• Counter balance forklift licence/experience a distinct advantage but NOT essential
• Demonstrable experience of successfully working in a targeted environment and motivating self to meet targets
• Experience of working in a FMCG / Fresh food environment
• CIEH Manual Handling Level 2 (Preferred)
• CIEH Food Safety Level 2 (Preferred)
• To be flexible and willing to work across all Barfoots sites
• Basic PC literacy for data input & email

Why Work for Barfoots?

• Investors In People Silver Award status.
• Company pension scheme
• 24/7 Online GP access
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Benefits Platform
• Development opportunitiesDiscounted leisure membership
• Discounted vegetable box scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Approved training centre for Highfield qualifications
• Rapidly growing company
• Committed to Sustainability - Our site is powered by our waste!