Despatch Operator - Fast-Paced Food Warehouse Team

Wilson's Country Limited; Craigavon; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Job security

33 days holidays

Training and development

Employee wellbeing programmes

Overtime opportunities

Life Assurance

Long service recognition

Job summary

Wilson's Country Limited in Craigavon is seeking a reliable Despatch Operative to join the team. The role involves picking, packing, loading, and coordinating dispatches to ensure efficient operations across the site.

It is a full-time position with weekend shifts, based in the Craigavon facility. The successful candidate will have relevant warehouse or despatch experience, a valid pallet truck license (counterbalance/electric), and strong numeracy and literacy skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in a warehouse, despatch or manufacturing environment required.
• Counterbalance and/or electric power pallet truck license or certificate (within last 3 years)
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills
• Good organisational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently when required
• Reliable, punctual and committed to high standards of work
• Physical fitness for manual handling tasks
• Willingness to work full-time shifts in a fast-paced environment
• Must have right to live and work in the UK – sponsorship not offered

Responsibilities

• Accurately pick and assemble orders ensuring correct quantities and product specifications
• Prepare and package goods for dispatch by building and wrapping pallets according to company standards and customer requirements
• Load delivery vehicles safely and efficiently
• Maintain accurate records of dispatched goods and complete relevant documentation
• Collaborate closely with warehouse and production teams to coordinate timely dispatches
• Operate warehouse equipment safely, including pallet trucks and forklifts (training provided if necessary)
• Ensure the despatch area is kept clean, organised, and compliant with health and safety regulations
• Report any discrepancies or issues promptly to supervisors

Job description

Wilson's Country Limited in Craigavon is seeking a reliable Despatch Operative to join the team. The role involves picking, packing, loading, and coordinating dispatches to ensure efficient operations across the site.

It is a full-time position with weekend shifts, based in the Craigavon facility. The successful candidate will have relevant warehouse or despatch experience, a valid pallet truck license (counterbalance/electric), and strong numeracy and literacy skills.