Despatch Operative

Greencore; Stonehouse; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Share save scheme

Greencore Qualifications

Exclusive Greencore employee discount

Free On-site car park

On-site subsidised food area

Promotion and progression

Job summary

Greencore is seeking staff for a distribution depot in Stonehouse, operating in a chilled warehouse environment. The role involves packing, stock handling and housekeeping, using headsets and electronics, and reporting to supervisors.

Training and progression opportunities are provided within a busy, safety-focused site. Ideal candidates show attention to detail, teamwork, and reliability, with good numeracy and literacy.

Qualifications

• Keen eye for detail and commitment to safe working practices.
• Able to work in a team or on own initiative.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills (verbal and written).
• Basic health and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Working in a chilled warehouse environment.
• Using a headset and electronics.
• General warehouse duties, packing, stock handling, and housekeeping.
• Reporting to Low-risk department supervisor and manager.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Follow instructions

Numeracy

Health and safety

Flexibility

Job description

Shift Times: 21:00 - 05: 30 Shift Pattern: 5 out of of 7 Pay Rate: £13.45/h Overtime: Premiums are payable after 42 hours at time and a quarter

Why Greencore

Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better. As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn. Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop.

Stonehouse

A distribution depot serving convenience retailers and forecourts in the region. The depot operates a fleet of 21 vehicles on 31 routes.

What you'll be doing

• Working in a chilled warehouse environment
• Using a headset and electronics
• General warehouse duties, packing, stock handling, and housekeeping
• Reporting to Low-risk department supervisor and manager

What we’re looking for

• Has a keen eye for detail and Can demonstrate working in a safe manner and to good H&S practices
• Able to work as part of a team or on own initiative
• Able to follow management instructions and procedures
• Good level of numeracy and literacy skills both verbal and written
• Basic Awareness of Health and Safety
• Flexible

What you’ll get in return

• Weekly Pay
• Company share save scheme
• Greencore Qualifications
• Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform
• Free On-site car park
• On-site subsidised food area
• Promotion and progression opportunitiesThroughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career.