Dispatch Operative

NextGen Recruits; Lacock; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transport available

Job summary

NextGen Recruits is seeking a Dispatch Operative to assist in completing customer orders, picking and loading before departure times. This role sits with one of the UK's largest free‑range and organic egg businesses, operating across farming, egg packing, and cooked egg processing since 1926.

Key duties include accurate loading, stock checks, load documentation, and maintaining hygiene and safety standards. Transport is available, and a strong team player attitude is essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational skills.
• Good communication skills (verbal & written).
• Willing to learn.
• Team player.
• Excellent attitude and work ethic.
• Basic IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure correct procedures for picking and loading are followed, help with any picking and loading of orders when required.
• Count finished goods stock at the start or end of each shift.
• Accurately complete load sheets and computer spreadsheets.
• Load vehicles and complete documentation for completed loads.
• Be a multi‑functional team member and support the Team Manager and peers on other lines.
• Ensure that high standards of GMP are adhered to at all times.
• Have a shared responsibility for the implementation and maintenance of the BRC global Standard for Food.
• Keep working area clean and tidy at all times so hygiene and health and safety standards are maintained.
• Must be willing to undertake both Food Safety qualifications during probationary period. Employment confirmation is based on ability to pass these mandatory qualifications.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Team player

Work ethic

IT skills

Job description

Shift Pattern: 06:00-18:00 4on 4off
Transport available

As a Dispatch Operative, you will assist in the completion of all customer orders being picked and loaded before the set departure time. This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the UK's largest free‑range and organic egg businesses, renowned for their commitment to quality and innovation. With roots dating back to 1926, the client operates across three key divisions: farming and agriculture, egg packing and cooked egg processing.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure correct procedures for picking and loading are followed, help with any picking and loading of orders when required.
• Count finished goods stock at the start or end of each shift.
• Accurately complete load sheets and computer spreadsheets.
• Load vehicles and complete documentation for completed loads.
• Be a multi‑functional team member and support the Team Manager and peers on other lines.
• Ensure that high standards of GMP are adhered to at all times.
• Have a shared responsibility for the implementation and maintenance of the BRC global Standard for Food.
• Keep working area clean and tidy at all times so hygiene and health and safety standards are maintained.
• Must be willing to undertake both Food Safety qualifications during probationary period. Employment confirmation is based on ability to pass these mandatory qualifications.

What We're Looking For

• Excellent organisational skills.
• Good communication skills (verbal & written).
• Willing to learn.
• Team player.
• Excellent attitude and work ethic.
• Basic IT skills.

How to Apply

If you are interested in the position and would like to apply, please email your CV to: team @ nextgenrecruits . co . uk
Alternatively call: (phone number removed)

In line with our commitment to the Responsible Recruitment Toolkit, no recruitment fees or costs will be charged for your application to this role.

This position is offered by NextGen Recruits on behalf of our client.