Despatch Operative

Finnebrogue; Downpatrick; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Finnebrogue, a leading UK-based food producer in Downpatrick, is seeking a warehouse operative to manage pick tickets and pull stock for dispatch. You will pack orders, wrap pallets, and load trucks while maintaining accurate stock records to ensure smooth dispatch operations.

The role runs five days a week with weekend shifts on a rota. Based in Downpatrick, you will contribute to a team recognised for industry awards and a strong People Strategy, with opportunities to grow within a major food

Responsibilities

• Manage pick ticket orders from warehouse staff and management.
• Physically pull inventory from the shelves to ensure accurate delivery of warehouse products.
• Pack orders (including shrink wrapping contents onto pallets) and load them onto trucks for delivery.
• Maintain records of inventory to support a smooth flow in dispatch operations.

Job description

Be part of something big

Finnebrogue is a leading UK-based food producer within the global Sofina Foods Group. We look at what is wrong with food to figure out how to make it the best it can be. Operating from four facilities in Downpatrick, Northern Ireland, Finnebrogue supplies major supermarkets with own-label bacon, sausages, burgers, and vegetarian products, as well as its pioneering Naked range made without nitrites.

We have been recognised as the UK's Employer of the Year by Grocer Gold and the Best Place to Work in Northern Ireland by the Irish News Workplace & Employment Awards. Our robust People Strategy offers career pathways and development opportunities for all employees, emphasising talent growth and wellbeing with generous benefits for all. We are proud to be the first food producer in the UK and Ireland to achieve the Diversity Mark accreditation and are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace.

Globally, Sofina Foods and its wholly owned subsidiaries operate more than 40 sites and have over 14,000 employees in Canada, UK, Island of Ireland, Germany and France.

The Role

Manage pick ticket orders from warehouse staff and management and physically pulls inventory from the shelves to ensure accurate delivery of warehouse products. Pack orders, including shrink wrapping contents onto pallets, and load them onto trucks for delivery while ensuring orders are accurate and records of inventory are kept up to date, for a smooth flow in dispatch operations.

Hours of Work

5 days per week (including weekend work on rota basis) 8am-4/5pm/Finish

Be part of something big

Finnebrogue is a leading UK-based food producer within the global Sofina Foods Group. We look at what is wrong with food to figure out how to make it the best it can be. Operating from four facilities in Downpatrick, Northern Ireland, Finnebrogue supplies major supermarkets with own-label bacon, sausages, burgers, and vegetarian products, as well as its pioneering Naked range made without nitrites.

We have been recognised as the UK's Employer of the Year by Grocer Gold and the Best Place to Work in Northern Ireland by the Irish News Workplace & Employment Awards. Our robust People Strategy offers career pathways and development opportunities for all employees, emphasising talent growth and wellbeing with generous benefits for all. We are proud to be the first food producer in the UK and Ireland to achieve the Diversity Mark accreditation and are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace.

Globally, Sofina Foods and its wholly owned subsidiaries operate more than 40 sites and have over 14,000 employees in Canada, UK, Island of Ireland, Germany and France.