Despatch Operative

Finnebrogue; Downpatrick; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits

Job summary

Finnebrogue is seeking a warehouse operative to manage pick ticket orders and physically pull inventory for dispatch. You will pack orders, shrink wrap contents onto pallets, and load them onto trucks, ensuring accurate delivery and up-to-date inventory records. This role operates five days a week with weekend rota coverage.

Based in Downpatrick, Northern Ireland, Finnebrogue offers a range of benefits and a supportive, inclusive workplace as part of the Sofina Foods Group.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse or dispatch operations.
• Ability to follow pick tickets and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Physically able to handle packing and loading duties.

Responsibilities

• Manage pick ticket orders from warehouse staff and management.
• Pack orders, shrink wrap, and load onto trucks for delivery.
• Keep inventory records up to date to ensure a smooth dispatch flow.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Inventory control

Teamwork

Tools

Barcode scanners

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.

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)

Dayshift

8am-4/5pm/Finish £14.00 per hour

Nightshift

9pm-6am/Finish £14.50 per hour

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.