Dispatch Operator

Reed Talent Solutions; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Dispatch Operator in Edinburgh. In this role, you will move stock and pallets using PPT and FLT in a fast-paced dispatch area. Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with food safety standards, maintaining documentation, and effective communication during shifts. Candidates should have strong teamwork skills and the ability to work independently. Training in forklift operation is a plus. This full-time position pays £14.41 per hour and offers a dynamic working environment.

Qualifications

• Strong teamwork and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions.
• Experience in food manufacturing and machine operation is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.
• Collect, shrink-wrap, and load palletized stock.
• Communicate effectively during shifts and handovers.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem-solving

Numeric ability

Timekeeping

Tools

Forklift operation

PPT operation training

Job description

Job title: Dispatch Operator

Location: Edinburgh, EH11 4HN

Working Hours: Fri, Sat, Sun 6am-6pm

Payrate: £14.41 per hour

Contract type: Full time, perm (paid weekly in arrears)

Reed are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of Fox’s Burton’s Companies (FBC UK)!

FBC UK bake the UK's most incredible biscuits (we might be slightly biased, but we will leave that for you to judge). FBC UK was a match made in heaven, with two of the top UK biscuits manufacturers (Burton's Biscuits and Fox's Biscuits) coming together to create one unique, integrated company.

FBC UK are home to famous iconic brands, including Maryland, Fox's, Jammie Dodger & Rocky, to name just a few, as well as a proud manufacturing partner to some of the biggest UK retailers and household names.

The key ingredient to FBC UK’s success is people, and the passion they have for their brands. You could be the jammy to our dodger, party ring to our Fox’s or the choc-chip to our Maryland?! We need people with innovative ideas, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the commitment to drive FBC UK to success.

FBC UK are currently the second biscuit manufacturer in the UK market with a strong ambition of becoming UK Market Leader.

About the role:

This role is based in the dispatch area which is where the packaging for the biscuit products is stored. The role involves moving stock and pallets around the warehouse using PPT and FLT. Booking in/out of products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, PPE, and plant safety standards
• Maintain a clean work environment and follow “clean as you go” procedures
• Support a strong safety culture, including safe use of FLT/PPT equipment
• Collect, shrink-wrap, and load palletised stock using scan systems and vehicle plans
• Ensure accurate documentation, labelling, and stock control in the Dispatch warehouse
• Communicate effectively during shifts and handovers
• Participate in training and development for self and team

Key Skills & Attributes:

• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions
• Problem-solving skills and minimal supervision required
• Flexible, self-motivated, with good numeric ability
• Excellent timekeeping and attendance
• Awareness of health, safety, and food hygiene standards
• Experience in food manufacturing and machine operation (desirable)
• Forklift - counterbalance/reach and PPT operation training