Despatch Operative
Greencore
£14.67 Per Hour
Why Greencore?
Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better.
As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn.
Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food, both our own and from trusted partners, to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best whenever and wherever they shop.
Here at Wisbech, we have a team of 525 colleagues and manufacture premium chilled ready-to-cook meals for major retailers such as Sainsbury's, Aldi and Co-op.
What you'll be doing:
As a Despatch Operative, you will play a vital role in ensuring customer orders are accurately picked, loaded, and dispatched on time. You will be responsible for handling finished goods, maintaining stock accuracy, and ensuring products leave site safely and in line with customer requirements.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Picking and preparing customer orders accurately and efficiently.
- Loading and unloading vehicles in a safe and timely manner.
- Ensuring all products are correctly labelled and dispatched to the correct destination.
- Conducting final checks on orders before dispatch to ensure accuracy and quality standards are met.
- Using warehouse management systems and scanning equipment to maintain accurate stock records.
- Completing dispatch paperwork and ensuring all documentation is accurate and compliant.
- Monitoring stock levels and reporting any discrepancies.
- Working closely with Production, Planning, Warehouse and Transport teams to ensure customer requirements are met.
- Ensuring products are handled and stored correctly in line with food safety and quality standards.
- Supporting stock counts and inventory checks as required.
- Maintaining high standards of housekeeping throughout the despatch area.
- Following all Food Safety, HACCP, GMP and Health & Safety procedures at all times.
- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the warehouse and despatch operation.
To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone who:
- Has previous experience working within a warehouse, despatch, logistics, manufacturing, or food production environment.
- Has strong attention to detail and can work accurately in a fast-paced environment.
- Is confident completing paperwork and using computer systems.
- Has experience using scanners, warehouse management systems, or stock control systems (desirable).
- Can prioritise workload effectively and work to deadlines.
- Has excellent communication skills and works well as part of a team.
- Demonstrates a strong commitment to food safety, quality, and health and safety standards.
- Is reliable, organised, and able to work independently when required.
- Holds an FLT licence (desirable but not essential, as training may be provided).
What you'll get in return:
- Competitive salary and job-related benefits
- Holidays
- Competitive matched pension contributions
- Life insurance up to 4x salary
- Company Share Save Scheme
- Greencore Qualifications
- Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform
- Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform
- Free Car Parking
- Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies
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