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: Newcastle under Lyme
Salary: £27,911.52 based on 4 on 4 off 12 hour shifts (2 days 2 nights)
Reporting directly to the site Logistics FLM (Front Line Manager), the Despatch Operative role involves product receipt, loading & unloading of vehicles, order picking, product allocation and fork lift truck driving to ensure that orders are despatched in an accurate and timely manner.
Key Accountabilities
- You must demonstrate a ‘Safety First’ approach through being proactive with hazard reporting, working with despatch coordinators and FLM’s to target zero harm.
- 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.
- Follow instructions, training, procedures, and guidelines as set out by the site/department.
- Achieve the performance targets set; measured by the WMS and other supporting systems and measures.
- Actively contribute to site standards including internal and external audits. Ensuring a ‘clean as you always go’ approach.
- Build and develop effective relationships with other teams on site to ensure cross functional working and the optimal performance of the function is achieved.
- Drive your personal development, ensuring your knowledge and skills are utilised and developed, demonstrating a positive can-do attitude to your work that always reflect the Company’s Values.
The Right Person
- Previous experience in warehousing & distribution environment
- External FLT licenses are desirable
- PC literate
- Working ability with Warehouse Management Systems
- Good numeracy & literacy skills
- Good interpersonal skills & a real team player
- Good time keeping, organised with good communication skills.
- Conscientious & flexible in your approach to work
- Be customer & quality focussed
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.
