Despatch Operative

Job Title: Despatch Operative

Location: Palethorpe’s Bakery Maer Lane, Market Drayton, Shropshire TF9 3AL

Shift Pattern: Monday – Friday 08:00 – 16:00

Pay: £13 per hour

We are recruiting for Warehouse / Despatch Operatives for our busy warehouse area of Palethorpes Bakery. If you have previous warehouse and picking experience we would love to hear from you.

Job Purpose:
As a Warehouse Despatch Operative, you will play a vital role in the smooth and efficient running of the logistics department within a fast-paced food production environment. This hands-on role will see you involved in all aspects of the despatch process, from picking and putting away stock to loading outbound vehicles and unloading deliveries. Your attention to detail, high standards, and teamwork will ensure that our customers receive their products on time, every time, and in perfect condition.

Key Responsibilities:

• Champion Health & Safety
• Order Picking & Assembly
• Ensure accurate loading of outbound vehicles to meet customer delivery standards.
• Complete load sheets and associated documentation accurately.
• Put away & Stock Replenishment
• Safely operate counterbalance or reach trucks to put away products from the drop zone
• Replenish pick slots by ensuring stock is rotated based on shelf life, using the factory’s stock management system.

Key Skills & Qualifications:

• Licenses: Counterbalance License, Reach Truck License, PPT License.
• Stock Management: Comfortable using stock management systems with high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Team Player: Able to collaborate with colleagues, drivers, and other departments to ensure smooth operations.
• Numeracy & Detail-Oriented: Strong numerical skills and attention to detail when handling stock and paperwork.
• Communication: Clear verbal and written English skills to ensure smooth coordination across teams.
• Physical Stamina: Comfortable with the physical aspects of the role, including lifting, moving stock, and operating machinery.

Benefits to Include:

• 1.5 pay rate for all overtime
• Progression opportunities
• Free Parking
• Online and high-street retailer discount scheme and benefits portal.
• Charity initiatives and team events
• 24/7 Access to Grocery Aid (Free Financial, Emotional and Practical Support)
• Physical Wellbeing Benefits – Free on-demand exercise hub and various gym discounts.
• Online Wellbeing benefits
• Free Financial wellbeing – mortgage calculators, budget tools, financial aid tools

The Compleat Food Group are proud to have built an inclusive and respectful culture where our colleagues feel safe, supported and valued. A place where they can bring their whole selves to work to achieve exceptional results and thrive.

We continue to attract diverse talent into our teams, because we know greater diversity leads to exceptional results and provides a better working life. That’s why we’re committed to ensuring Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect in all that we do.

Please apply asap and and we will arrange an interview with you at our site in Market Drayton.