Skilled Despatch Operative

Samworth Brothers; Melton Mowbray; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Health & wellbeing discounts

Employee discount scheme

Annual pay reviews

Profit-related pay

Extended leave

Free on-site parking

Training and growth opportunities

Job summary

Samworth Brothers is seeking a Skilled Despatch Operative to join our busy Melton Mowbray site. You will ensure products are picked, checked, packed, and ready to leave on time while supporting colleagues across Despatch and production teams.

Ideal candidates have experience in despatch or warehousing, strong attention to detail, and the ability to use warehouse equipment safely. We offer a pension, health benefits, employee discounts, and opportunities to grow with a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience in despatch, warehousing or food production roles.
• Able to pick, check and pack products.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Comfortable using despatch or warehouse equipment.

Responsibilities

• Pick and check products against orders.
• Check quantities, labels, dates, and product codes.
• Pack products safely and to the right standard.
• Ensure orders are complete and ready on time.
• Move products using correct equipment.
• Load products onto vehicles safely.
• Complete despatch checks and records.
• Keep the despatch area clean, safe and tidy.
• Work closely with Production, Stores, Intake and other teams.

Skills

Despatch experience

Warehousing

Food production

Attention to detail

Inventory checks

Job description

About The Role

As a Skilled Despatch Operative, you will be responsible for working as a skilled member of the Despatch team in a busy food production site. You will make sure products are picked, checked, packed, and ready to leave the site on time. You will use your skills and experience to deal with day-to-day issues and support other team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Pick and check products against orders
• Check quantities, labels, dates, and product codes
• Pack products safely and to the right standard
• Make sure orders are complete and ready on time
• Move products safely using the correct equipment
• Load products onto vehicles safely and correctly
• Complete Despatch checks and records
• Keep the Despatch area clean, safe, and tidy
• Work closely with Production, Stores, Intake, and other teams

About You

We believe success comes from collaboration and diverse perspectives. At Samworth Brothers, we value team players who are driven to achieve great results together. You’ll bring the following skills and experience:

• Good experience in Despatch, warehousing, food production, or a similar role
• Experience of picking, checking, and packing products
• Good attention to detail and focus on accuracy
• Able to check quantities, labels, dates, and product codes
• Confident using Despatch or warehouse equipment

What We Offer

We’re building a workplace where different ways of thinking are not just welcomed but supported, with clear communication, flexible processes, and a commitment to continuous improvement so everyone can thrive.

• Company pension scheme
• Access to health and well-being support, such as healthcare, optical and dental discounts
• Employee discount scheme
• Experience annual pay reviews
• Profit related pay
• Opportunity for extended leave
• Free on-site parking
• Unlock your potential through training and growth opportunities

About Us

Melton Foods, based in Melton Mowbray has been proudly crafting high-quality, handcrafted Food to Go and entertaining ranges since 1998. We supply some of the UK’s leading retailers and outlets with delicious, innovative products that meet the needs of today’s on-the-go consumers.

At Melton Foods, you’re more than just an employee, you’re part of our strong family culture. Our collaborative approach and strong team spirit help us support one another and achieve great things together. As part of a well-established group, we offer stability, opportunity, and a place where you can truly thrive.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer making diversity and inclusion a core part of everything we do. We also actively welcome applications from neurodivergent individuals and are committed to a recruitment process that’s fair, respectful, and free from bias. If you need any adaptations to the application or interview process, please do let us know.

Samworth Brothers do not engage with unlicensed gangmasters or third parties. Samworth Brothers will NEVER ask you for money in order to provide you with employment. If you are in any doubt, please contact an official Samworth Brothers representative.