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Despatch Operator

Greencore
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 16 days
Location

Consett, Durham DH8 9NH

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

Life Insurance
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  • The position is for a Despatch Team Supervisor at Greencore in Consett, working Monday to Friday from 12pm to 8pm.
  • The role offers a salary of £11.96 per hour and requires experience in operating machinery and FLTs, with training available.
  • Key responsibilities include ensuring efficient order picking, vehicle loading, stock rotation, and promoting health and safety standards.
  • Candidates should possess good literacy and numeracy skills, as well as Level 2 qualifications in Food Safety and Health & Safety.
  • Greencore offers competitive benefits, including a pension plan, life insurance, and opportunities for career development.

Days - Monday to Friday 12pm-8pm

Here in Consett, we have a team of around 280 colleagues. We produce a range of chilled ready meals for some of the UK's leading retailers, including Co-op, Sainsbury's and Weight Watchers.

Day shift - £11.96 per hour

What you'll be doing

Ensure the smooth and efficient running of the Despatch Team to meet customer order requirements, conforming to all food safety and health and safety procedures whilst effectively supervising operatives within the area.

  • Pick orders according to customer requirements, ensuring orders are picked from correct despatch location
  • Load vehicles, ensuring that the correct orders are despatched to customers' requirements
  • Ensure that stock is rotated within the area ensuring that stock is picked and despatched in the correct sequence
  • Work closely with the team to ensure a high standard of service delivery, and continuously improve the function of the department
  • Promote a good health, safety, and environmental culture within the department
  • Housekeeping as required, according to Health & Safety, to ensure the safe and smooth running of the department
  • Problem resolution within agreed process

What we're looking for

  • Good literacy and numeracy skills
  • Experience of operating machinery and FLTs (Training can be given)
  • L2 Food Safety
  • L2 Health and Safety

We're not all the same at Greencore and our differences help us to make every day taste better for all our stakeholders. We truly put our people at the core and are proud of our diversity. At Greencore we put our people at the core. If this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success.

What you'll get in return

  • Competitive salary and job-related benefits
  • Holidays
  • Pension up to 8% matched
  • Life insurance up to 4x salary
  • Company share save scheme
  • Greencore Qualifications
  • Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform
  • Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform

Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career.

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