Despatch Operative

ABP Food Group; Perth; Hybrid; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monday to Friday working

Free parking on site

Great transport links.

Weekly paid

Discounted Staff canteen selling both,

Free fruit everyday

Employee Assistance scheme

Discounted Gym Membership

Cycle to Work scheme

Car leasing discount scheme

Training and Development

Job summary

ABP Perth is seeking a reliable General Operative to join our Despatch team. Working Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm with rotating shifts, you will prepare pallets, load/unload on trailers and ensure accuracy and food safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

The role offers on-site parking, staff benefits and training opportunities within ABP's Perth operations, with clear progression potential in a busy meat processing business.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a despatch/warehouse role is preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced meat processing environment.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out despatch activities following training matrix and supervisor direction.
• Prepare pallets for loading, ensuring stock is wrapped and packed for delivery.
• Load and unload vehicles and trailers with meat products.
• Operate reach truck for storing pallets and order picking from racking.
• Ensure orders are accurate and stock rotated correctly.
• Perform daily forklift inspections and maintain a clean loading bay.
• Provide a polite, efficient service to customers and liaise with Sales.
• Comply with Health & Safety and Food Safety policies at all times.

Skills

Forklift operation

Stock accuracy

Team communication

Tools

Reach truck

Job description

Location: On site / ABP Perth
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Agriculture, Fishing, Forestry and Food Processing | General Operative
HourlyFixed salary:€ 13.21

ABP UK, part of the ABP Food Group produces quality fresh and frozen beef, lamb and frozen meat-free products to some of the nation’s leading supermarkets and restaurants, including a number of Michelin Star establishments -Find out more below about how to become part of a team!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• To carry out all activities and roles within Despatch in line with individual training matrix and as requested by the Despatch Supervisor.
• Prepare pallets of stock for delivery/loading onto the trailers and responsible for ensuring product is built and wrapped in the best possible condition for the customer.
• To ensure all tasks performed are as per training given and comply with safe working procedure.
• Load and unload vehicles and trailers with fresh meat produce.
• Reach truck operation required to store pallets from production and drop pallets for order picking from racking system. Full training to be given on completion of probation period.
• Ensure customer orders are filled correctly, strict rotation of stock and correct loading of trailers.
• Ensure thorough checks are made on date codes.
• Have a competent level of arithmetic to ensure all stock is scanned correctly on pallets. Attention to detail is essential.
• Responsible for booking in/out of product.
• Being able to work in a fast paced environment when required.
• Liaise effectively with the team and the Sales Department.
• Stacking trays/boxes onto pallets from the abattoir production line
• Assist fridge staff as and when required.
• Carry out and complete daily forklift inspection reports.
• Responsible for keeping the loading bay in a clean and tidy condition.
• Provide a polite and efficient service for calling customers.
• Communicate well with the Despatch Supervisor and all other team members at all times
• Training and Development – To help the Supervisor identify training needs and opportunities by highlighting your own needs at appraisals.
• To work to agreed training plan, bringing any skill shortfalls/difficulties to the attention of the Supervisor.
• Ensure understanding of expected standards and targets before commencing any task.
• To carry out all assigned tasks in accordance with company policies and procedures, particularly with regard to Health and Safety and Food Safety.
• To ensure that where PPE is provided for any of the above task, that it is correctly worn/used, maintained and any defects reported to the relevant key colleagues.
• To have a flexible approach to workloads/hours to ensure agreed throughput and yield targets are met.
• To report any problems regarding equipment/machinery to management.
• Adhere to Company hygiene practices & safe food production at all times.
• To comply with health & safety policy at all times to prevent / minimise the risk of accidents.
• Any other duties as required.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar type of role and be suited to working in a fast paced environment.The candidate should have good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to multi-task. Experience in a similar role would be beneficial.

WHY CHOOSE ABP PERTH

• Experience: Hands on experience real learning from day one.
• Career Growth: This is more than just a job-it's a launchpad for a dynamic career in the meat industry, with opportunities to advance into specialised roles or management.
• Sustainability: Work with a company committed to animal welfare and securing our business for the future.
• Supportive Team: Learn from experienced mentors and be part of a supportive, dynamic team.

BENEFITS

• Monday to Friday working
• Free parking on site
• Great transport links.
• Weekly paid
• Discounted Staff canteen selling both hot and cold meals.
• Free fruit everyday,
• Employee Assistance scheme
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Car leasing discount scheme
• Training and Development

LOCATION

ABP Perth

HOURS OF WORK

Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm, with rotating 10am-7pm shift every few weeks

REPORTING TO

Despatch Supervisor