Despatch Operative

Pilgrim'S Europe; Grantham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrims Europe, a leading food manufacturer in Grantham, is hiring a Despatch Operative to join the dedicated warehouse team. Shift pattern is 06:00-14:00 and 14:00-22:00, Monday to Friday, with weekly rotation, in a freezer environment.

Location: Gonerby Rd, Grantham. Salary starts from £560 per week (£29,120 per year). The role emphasizes accurate loading/unloading, stock rotation, and strict adherence to food safety and PPE requirements.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse or logistics experience preferred.
• Experience working in chilled or frozen environments is desirable.
• Ability to work safely in a fast-paced operation.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to lift and move products safely.
• MHE licence (Shunter, Reach Truck, or PPT) desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Unload inbound fresh and frozen vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Load outbound vehicles accurately in line with dispatch schedules.
• Move stock within the warehouse and freezer using pallet trucks or Reach Truck where authorised.
• Carry out picking, put-away, replenishment, and stock rotation activities.
• Ensure products are stored correctly and maintained at the required temperatures.
• Complete all relevant paperwork and system transactions accurately.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping within warehouse and freezer areas.
• Adhere to all food safety, health & safety, and company policies.

Job description

Pilgrims Europe is a leading food manufacturer, and we are currently looking for Despatch Operative to join our dedicated team in Grantham. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a supportive workplace with great opportunities for development.

Shift pattern: 06:00 - 14:00/ 14:00 - 22:00 Monday to Friday (Rotating weekly)

Salary starts from £560 per week, £29 120 per year

Location: Gonerby Rd, Grantham NG31 8 HZ

Key Responsibilities

• Unload inbound fresh and frozen vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Load outbound vehicles accurately in line with dispatch schedules.
• Move stock within the warehouse and freezer using pallet trucks or Reahtruck where authorised.
• Carry out picking, put-away, replenishment, and stock rotation activities.
• Ensure products are stored correctly and maintained at the required temperatures.
• Complete all relevant paperwork and system transactions accurately.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping within warehouse and freezer areas.
• Adhere to all food safety, health & safety, and company policies.

Skills & Experience

• Previous warehouse or logistics experience preferred.
• Experience working in chilled or frozen environments is desirable.
• Ability to work safely in a fast-paced operation.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to lift and move products safely.
• MHE licence (Shunter, Reach Truck, or PPT) desirable but not essential.

Working Conditions

• Regular work within a freezer environment.
• Use of appropriate PPE and cold-store clothing provided.
• Manual handling and physical activity required.