Despatch Operative

Job Summary We are looking for a reliable, hardworking person to join our growing wholesale bakery. You will help pack our freshly baked bread, rolls and other products, making up customer orders ready to be loaded onto our delivery vehicles.

If you enjoy practical work and being part of a busy team, we would love to hear from you. This is a five-day-a-week position, working Sunday to Friday with one weekday off. Saturdays are off.

  • Sunday: Start at 3pm.
  • Monday to Friday: Start at 2pm on your scheduled working days.
  • Finish: Between 8.30pm and 9.30pm, depending on the workload.

Applicants must be available to work Sundays and the afternoon and evening hours listed above.

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Slice bread and pack bread, rolls and other bakery products.
  • Use L-sealing machines to package products.
  • Accurately pick and pack customer orders using printed packing sheets.
  • Check quantities and products to ensure orders are complete and correct.
  • Prepare completed orders for loading onto our delivery vehicles.
  • Keep work areas and equipment clean and tidy, maintaining high standards of food hygiene.
  • Work with the team to ensure orders are ready on time.

Qualifications and Skills

  • Able to read and understand written instructions and customer packing sheets in English.
  • Basic maths skills to count products and check order quantities.
  • Good attention to detail and a reliable approach to work.
  • Comfortable working on your feet in a busy bakery environment.
  • Able to work well as part of a team. Previous experience in bakery packing, food production or order picking would be an advantage. Other relevant skills and qualifications will also be considered.

Benefits

  • Free bread while you work for us.
  • Opportunities to develop and take on more responsibility as the business grows.

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: £12.75 per hour

Benefits:

  • Discounted or free food
  • On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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