Night Dispatch Operative — Forklift-Ready + Training

Gressingham Foods

Hinderclay

On-site

GBP 18,528 - 19,010

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Free training + lunch on day 1

Subsidised Wild Duck Canteen

Discounted staff shop

Christmas bonus

Full PPE and comprehensive induction

External counselling support

Regular staff events and recognition

Job summary

Gressingham Foods in Redgrave, Diss is seeking a Dispatch Operative for night shifts to ensure accurate and timely order picking and dispatch. You will monitor quality, dates and temperatures, and maintain cold-chain integrity throughout the shift.

A forklift and pallet truck license is preferred or a willingness to train on site, with full training provided. The role operates on a 4 on/4 off rota from 17:00 to 05:45 and requires own transport to site.

Qualifications

Eye for accuracy and cleanliness.
Positive, team-oriented attitude.
Zero to minimal experience needed; full training provided.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with management to ensure orders are picked and dispatched accurately and on time.
Monitor and log product quality checks including dates, temperatures and cold-chain handling.
Check product dating and temperatures.
Inspect Forklift, Pallet Truck and Pivot Steer daily.
Comply with Health & Safety protocols and company policies.
Perform other duties related to poultry processing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Willingness to train

Own transport essential

Tools

Forklift license

Pallet truck license

Job description

Dispatch Operative Night Shift at Redgrave, Diss

Hourly rate: £13.45 (probation) → £13.80 after probation

Shift rota: 4 on 4 off 17:00pm-05:45am

Plus: Peak role during Christmas production (six-day weeks)

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Role Overview

As a Dispatch Operative, You’ll

Coordinate with the management team to ensure orders are picked and dispatched accurately and on time
Monitor and log product quality checks: dates, temperatures, correct cold-chain handling
Check products are correctly dated
Check products are at the correct temperature
Conduct inspections on Forklift, Pallet Truck & Pivot Steer Trucks daily
Comply with all Health & Safety protocols and company policies
Any other duties required connected with poultry processing

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What You Bring

Valid Forklift and pallet truck license (or willingness to train onsite)
A keen eye for accuracy and cleanliness
A positive, team oriented attitude
Zero to minimal experience needed — enthusiasm and our full training (online/face to face) are all you need
Own transport essential

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Perks & Benefits