Despatch Operative

Dovecote Park Ltd; Pontefract, Stapleton; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Staff shop

Onsite Gym open 24/7

Subsidised canteen

3% Pension contribution

Cycle to Work scheme

Dovecote Rewards scheme

Yearly attendance bonus

Job summary

Dovecote Park Ltd in Pontefract (WF8 3DD) is seeking a Despatch Operative to maintain and rotate stock, operate machinery, scan and weigh trays, and effectively wrap pallets for despatch. The role involves loading and unloading vehicles and verifying orders in the internal system, in a chilled environment with a two-week rotating shift pattern.

The permanent, full-time position offers shift coverage from 08:00 to 20:00, with a family-run ethos and strong welfare standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in the food industry is advantageous but training will be provided.
• Must have own transport.
• Flexible in ability to work on your own or within a team.
• Enjoy working to targets.
• Willing to work in a physically challenging environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and rotate stock.
• Operate machinery, scanning and weighing trays, while stacking product onto pallets.
• Pick and scan orders.
• Check orders through internal database.
• Securely wrap pallets prior to despatch.
• Loading and unloading vehicles.
• Adhering to SOPs.
• Manual handling and the use of manual handling equipment.

Skills

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Target-driven

Flexible adaptable

Own transport

Job description

Role:Despatch Operative
Rate:£13.31 to £14.08 per hour
Contract: Permanent
Location:Pontefract, WF8 3DD
Shift Available:08:00 to 20:00pm (2-week rotating shift pattern (WK1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday = 44 hours, WK2: Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday = 33 hours))

Who are we?

We are a family business established in Yorkshire in 1997 based in Pontefract with a reputation for exceptional product, innovation and industry leading animal welfare standards. Our facilities combine traditional British butchery technique with some of the best technological prowess in the food sector.

A committed team of over 800 staff oversee the whole process: from procuring the best possible livestock from our carefully picked group of farms, through butchery, retail packaging and despatch before it finally arrives on the supermarket shelf or as part of the restaurant dining experience.

About you:

• Previous experience within the food industry is advantageous but it is not essential! Full training will be given.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Must have own transport
• Flexible in your ability to work on your own or within a Team
• Enjoy working to targets
• Are willing to work in a physically challenging environment

Role:

• Maintain and rotate stock
• Working in a chilled environment
• Operate machinery, scanning and weighing trays, whilst stacking product onto pallets
• Pick and scan orders
• Check through orders through internal database
• Securely wrap pallets prior to despatch
• Loading and unloading vehicles
• Adhering to SOP’s
• Manual handling and the use of manual handling equipment

Benefits:

• Free onsite parking
• Staff shop, with products as low as £1
• Onsite Gym open 24/7
• Subsidised canteen
• 3% Pension contribution
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Dovecote Rewards scheme where you’ll find discounts at over a 1000 Retailers.
• Yearly attendance bonus - (qualifying criteria)