Night Despatch Operator - FMCG Logistics (4on/4off)

The Village Bakery Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

21 days annual leave

Stream earnings access

Employee discounts platform

Free coffee machines

Professional development opportunities

Progressive working environment

Career development

Job summary

The Village Bakery Group is seeking two Despatch Operatives to join the Despatch team in Wrexham (LL13 9UG). The role operates on a 4 on 4 off schedule, with shifts from 18:00 to 06:00, supporting fast-paced bakery distribution across retailers.

You will pick orders, load loads safely, and use handheld scanners to ensure accurate stock control, while working closely with production and logistics teams in a progressive, employee-focused environment.

Qualifications

• FLT licence required.
• Experience in warehouse/logistics, preferably FMCG or food manufacturing.
• Ability to follow procedures and health and safety rules.
• Stock rotation knowledge.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment.
• Strong teamwork and communication.
• Physically fit for manual handling.
• Experience with warehouse management or stock control systems.
• Knowledge of Food Safety, GMP or HACCP.
• Experience in bakery or chilled foods.

Responsibilities

• Picking orders accurately and efficiently
• Loading goods into freezer/ onto wagons safely
• Using hand-held scanners to log and track loads
• Stock handling and storage
• Working with the production team
• Following health and safety procedures
• Supporting stock rotation and inventory management

Skills

Forklift licence

Warehouse experience

Attention to detail

Stock rotation

Teamwork

Physical fitness

WMS experience

GMP/HACCP knowledge

Bakery/chilled foods

Tools

Hand-held scanners

Job description

The Village Bakery Group is seeking two Despatch Operatives to join the Despatch team in Wrexham (LL13 9UG). The role operates on a 4 on 4 off schedule, with shifts from 18:00 to 06:00, supporting fast-paced bakery distribution across retailers.

You will pick orders, load loads safely, and use handheld scanners to ensure accurate stock control, while working closely with production and logistics teams in a progressive, employee-focused environment.