Despatch Operative - Fast-Paced Food Logistics (Pontefract)

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

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.