Despatch Operator – Cold Store & Automation

ARLA; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

ARLA seeks a Despatch Operative to join a high-performance team responsible for loading milk tets to trailers and supporting UK deliveries. You will work in a cold store, use voice-picking devices, and ensure accurate orders while maintaining hygiene standards.

Responsibilities include inventory checks, basic maintenance, and contributing to quality, safety and cost targets. A proactive, reliable team player with good communication will thrive in this role alongside ARLA's technology-enabled

Qualifications

• Experience in cold store or chilled goods handling and picking operations.
• Ability to operate voice picking equipment and loading/deloading activities.
• Commitment to quality, hygiene, safety and continuous improvement.
• Good communication and teamwork, with reliable daily attendance.

Responsibilities

• Perform despatch duties including loading milk tets to trailers for delivery across the UK.
• Complete cold store tasks, pick loose bottles and ensure accurate customer orders.
• Use voice picking devices, maintain inventory records and conduct basic maintenance checks.
• Support housekeeping, safety audits and adherence to Food Hygiene standards.
• Monitor equipment and report faults; contribute to team performance and targets.
• Maintain routines for cleanliness, safety, quality and timely completion of daily targets.
• Foster good relationships with colleagues and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Voice picking

Trailer loading

Inventory accuracy

Quality awareness

Health & Safety

Problem solving

Team communication

Attendance / Timekeeping

Willingness to learn

Tools

Voice picking devices

Automated Guided Vehicles

Job description

ARLA seeks a Despatch Operative to join a high-performance team responsible for loading milk tets to trailers and supporting UK deliveries. You will work in a cold store, use voice-picking devices, and ensure accurate orders while maintaining hygiene standards.

Responsibilities include inventory checks, basic maintenance, and contributing to quality, safety and cost targets. A proactive, reliable team player with good communication will thrive in this role alongside ARLA's technology-enabled