Despatch Operative

Pilgrim's Europe; South Kesteven; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim's Europe is seeking warehouse staff to unload inbound fresh and frozen goods and to load outbound shipments according to schedules. The role involves moving stock in the warehouse and freezer using pallet trucks, performing picking and replenishment, and ensuring proper storage temperatures.

You will complete paperwork, maintain cleanliness, and follow food safety and health & safety policies. Experience in chilled or frozen environments is desirable, with PPE and training provided where

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse or logistics experience preferred.
• Experience working in chilled or frozen environments is desirable.
• Ability to lift and move products safely.

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

• 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.
  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.
  Pilgrim's Europe produces some of the best-known and most iconic brands in the UK and Ireland, including Fridge Raiders, Rollover, Denny, Richmond, Oakhouse and Moy Park, alongside a diverse range of industry leading own-label products in categories including fresh pork, lamb and chicken, working with all the major retailers and food service outlets.

Our portfolio extends to authentic chilled and frozen ready meals, snacking ranges, added value and food service products. Across Pilgrim's Europe we combine 20,000 of the best people in the industry, united by a shared set of core values and a passion for producing the highest quality, most delicious and innovative food, which is enjoyed by millions of people in the UK, Ireland and Europe every day. Our Pilgrim's Europe team are based in our Pilgrim's UK, Moy Park, Pilgrim's Food Masters and Pilgrim's Shared Services businesses.

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