Despatch Operative, Despatch Operative

Pilgrim's Europe; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Overtime paid at premium rates

Weekly pay

Good holiday scheme

Employee restaurant

Progression opportunities

Job summary

Pilgrim's Europe at King’s Lynn is seeking a Despatch Operative for a permanent, full-time role. The position involves manual handling, stocking, and operating PPT and Reach forklift equipment.

You will work on day shifts with weekend cover when required and must follow H&S and food safety standards. Key tasks include receiving stock via SAP/Arolink, loading/unloading vehicles, and maintaining accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• Desirable PPT & Fork Lift Truck licence (Reach Truck).
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Practical/manual handling skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive and book in stock using SAP/Arolink.
• Load/unload vehicles per trunking schedules.
• Complete stock and equipment documentation accurately.
• Participate in monthly stocktakes and report discrepancies.
• Ensure dolavs are clean before use.
• Operate X-Ray machine and complete CCP paperwork.
• Decanting product as required.

Skills

Manual handling skills

PPT & Fork Lift Truck license (Reach)

Ability to work independently

Tools

PPT

Fork Lift Truck (Reach)

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for Despatch Operative to join Our Team at King’s Lynn site!

Shift Pattern: Days - 6:00am-14:00pm / 14:00pm - 22:00pm rotational shift including weekend cover when required.

Successful candidate will join us on permanent basis. You will perform manual handling tasks and operate PPT & Fork Lift Truck whilst ensuring you comply with Company policies, H&S and Food Safety Standards at all times.

Your Main Tasks Will Include

• Receiving and booking in stock correctly using the SAP and Arolink software systems.
• Loading and unloading of vehicles as per the trunking schedules.
• Ensuring all documentation for stock and equipment is completed correctly and filed away accordingly.
• Participate in the monthly stocktake to ensure that stocks within the warehouse are correct and reporting any discrepancies to your Area Supervisor.
• Ensure dolavs are clean before being used.
• Working on the X-Ray machine and completing associated CCP paperwork.
• Decanting product.

The successful applicant will be able to work on their own initiative, be self-motivated and able to undertake all aspects of what can be a physically demanding role. Experience working on PPT and/or FLT Reach Truck is essential.

Key Information

• Competitive Rates of Pay!
• Overtime paid at Premium Rates!
• Paid Breaks & Weekly Attendance Bonus!
• Weekly Pay!
• Contract Type: Full-Time Permanent.
• Good holiday scheme.
• Employee Engagement Days.
• Subsidised Employee Restaurant.
• Opportunities for progression.

It Would Be Desirable For Candidates To Have

• A good standard of literacy and numeracy skills.
• PPT & Fork Lift Truck License (Reach Truck)
• Practical/ manual handling skills.
• Basic H&S and Food Safety Awareness.
• Positive thinking and self-motivation
• Ability to work independently and learn new skills quickly.
• A hands-on approach to solving issues.

Apply Today and Join Our Friendly Team!