Despatch Operative

7 months ago

Stevenage, United Kingdom Allied Bakeries Full time

Allied Bakeries make the top bread brands Kingsmill, Allinson’s and Sunblest. Across our bakeries we make white, wholemeal and seeded market-leading loaves, as well as Kingsmill 50/50, the nation’s favourite Healthier White, delicious pancakes, crumpets, hot cross buns and more.

We take massive pride in our brands and all that we do, including our bakeries having one of the best safety performance records in the industry. We know that the success of our business depends on us having the right people on the team, so if you’re looking to join a business that values its people, encourages everyone to get involved and be the best they can be, we’d love to hear from you.

**Overview of role**:
**Location: Stevenage**

As a Despatch Operative you will provide a professional, safe and efficient service to ensure correct receipt, handling and distribution of daily sales orders to meet all customer requirements on time and in full.

**Key Accountabilities**:

- Demonstrate the ‘Safety First’ approach at all times. Being proactive with hazard reporting, working with despatch coordinators and FLM’s to target Zero Harm.
- Follow instructions, training, procedures and guidelines as set out by the site/department.
- Demonstrate a flexible approach when moving between the various tasks within the despatch operation, including order picking, decanting, loading, unloading and product control; being open and willing to learn and develop new skills.
- Achieve the performance targets set; measured by the WMS and other supporting systems and measures.
- Drive their personal development, ensuring their knowledge and skills are utilised and developed, demonstrating a positive can do attitude to their work, reflecting the Company's Values at all times.
- Actively contribute to site standards and respective internal and external audits. Ensuring a clean as you go approach at all times.
- Build and develop effective relationships with other teams on site to ensure cross functional working and the optimal performance of the function is achieved.

**The Right Person**:

- Previous experience in warehousing & distribution environment
- External FLT licenses are desirable.
- PC literate.
- Working ability with Warehouse Management Systems.
- Good numeracy and literacy skills.
- Good Interpersonal skills and a real team player.
- Good time keeping, organised good communication skills.
- Conscientious and flexible in their approach to work.
- A strong customer and quality focus

Our defining value is to ‘_Be the best we can be’; _the behaviors that we believe help us to do this and are key to our success are: _Aim high, I do what I say, Work Together_ and _Everybody Matters_.

**We are committed to equal treatment and opportunities for all our people and believe in building a diverse and inclusive organisation that represents our communities and generates the best outcomes for consumers, customers and stakeholders.

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