Despatch Operative

Barfoots; Chichester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fresh food company in Chichester is seeking a Despatch Operative to join their busy warehouse. This role involves accurately selecting and packing orders, loading vehicles, and maintaining health and safety standards. Ideal candidates should have good communication skills and experience in a FMCG environment. The position offers a 4 days on, 4 days off shift pattern in a temperature-controlled environment. Benefits include company pension, online GP access, and more.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

24/7 Online GP access

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted leisure membership

Discounted vegetable box scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Free onsite parking

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Good communication skills, both written and verbal (English level 2 desirable).
• Demonstrable experience of successfully working in a targeted environment.
• Experience of working in a FMCG / Fresh food environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all orders are selected accurately and stacked securely.
• Picking & Packing using a hand-held scanner.
• Loading haulier vehicles safely and efficiently.

Skills

Good communication skills

Experience in a targeted environment

Flexibility

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, 1pm - 1am

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

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• Investors In People Silver Award status.
• Company pension scheme
• 24 / 7 Online GP access
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Benefits Platform
• Development opportunities
• Discounted 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!