Despatch Operator - 12h Rotating Shifts & AGV Robotics

Arla Group; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Discounted on-site staff shop

Employer Pension contribution matched

Free on-site parking

On-site Gym

On-site canteen

Job summary

Arla Foods is seeking a proactive Despatch Operative to join the flagship site in Aylesbury on a permanent basis. You will work a 12-hour rotating shift pattern covering both days and nights, five weeks of pattern with 10 consecutive days off, loading milk tets to trailers and dispatching to customers across the UK using voice picking devices and AGVs.

You will maintain high hygiene and safety standards, monitor daily targets, and operate state-of-the-art technology within the despatch area

Qualifications

• We are looking for a motivated team player, who can work on their own initiative and knows about supply chain processes and sticking to health and safety rules
• If you have previous experience of working in a warehousing or cold store environment is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided
• You must be a strong communicator, who is able to prioritise tasks in a timely and organised manner and contribute to regular department meetings
• You’ll be a strong performer with a good attendance record and a willingness to learn further skills

Responsibilities

• Resolve minor breakdowns and carry out basic maintenance and asset care.
• Ensure quality, hygiene, health and safety standards are met and regular audits are conducted.
• Actively promote communication links and good working relationships with colleagues.
• Monitor equipment performance and correct / raise issues before they become problems. Perform basic maintenance tasks and fault diagnosis.
• Voice picking operation of loose bottles ensuring customer receives all required product.
• Loading milk trolleys on trailers mechanically and manually.
• Working with state of art technology, such as our Automated Guided Vehicles.

Skills

Team player

Strong communicator

Good attendance

Health & safety awareness

Tools

Voice picking devices

Automated Guided Vehicles

Job description

Arla Foods is seeking a proactive Despatch Operative to join the flagship site in Aylesbury on a permanent basis. You will work a 12-hour rotating shift pattern covering both days and nights, five weeks of pattern with 10 consecutive days off, loading milk tets to trailers and dispatching to customers across the UK using voice picking devices and AGVs.

You will maintain high hygiene and safety standards, monitor daily targets, and operate state-of-the-art technology within the despatch area