At Allied Bakeries, we are renowned for producing the top bread brands in the market, including Kingsmill, Allinson’s, and Sunblest. Our bakeries specialize in crafting a wide range of loaves, from white and wholemeal to seeded varieties, as well as the beloved Kingsmill 50/50 and other products like pancakes, crumpets, hot cross buns, and more.
We take immense pride in our brands and our overall operations, with a strong commitment to safety that is reflected in our excellent industry safety performance. We recognize that the key to our business’s success lies in having the right individuals on our team. So, if you’re interested in joining a company that places a high value on its people, encourages active participation, and strives for excellence, we welcome your interest and invite you to connect with us.
Job Overview
Location: Cardiff
As a Despatch Operative, your role involves delivering a professional, secure, and efficient service to ensure the accurate receipt, handling, and distribution of daily sales orders, meeting all customer requirements promptly and completely. The working schedule entails five days out of seven days per week, with shifts running from 2 pm to 10:30 pm. This position offers several attractive benefits:
- Competitive salary of £24,734, equivalent to £11.89 per hour.
- Generous leave entitlement, with 33 days off, including Bank Holidays.
- Free uniform and convenient on-site parking.
- Pension benefits with employer contributions matching up to 10%, along with Life Assurance.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme, a confidential support service offering counseling, financial guidance, relationship advice, and legal assistance.
- Participation in the Cycle to Work scheme.
- Membership in the Extra Slice company discount scheme, providing significant savings at over 500 businesses and outlets, including major retailers like Asda, Tesco, Currys, and Argos.
Key Responsibilities
- Prioritize a “Safety First” approach consistently, proactively engaging in hazard reporting, and collaborating with despatch coordinators and FLMs to aim for Zero Harm.
- Adhere to site/department instructions, training, procedures, and guidelines.
- Exhibit flexibility in performing various tasks within the despatch operation, which may include order picking, decanting, loading, unloading, and product control. Display openness and eagerness to acquire and enhance new skills.
- Attain the performance targets defined, with measurement conducted by the Warehouse Management System (WMS) and other supportive systems and metrics.
- Take ownership of personal development, making sure to apply and enhance knowledge and skills. Maintain a positive, can-do attitude in all work, consistently reflecting the Company’s Values.
- Actively participate in maintaining site standards and engaging in both internal and external audits.
Foster and nurture effective relationships with other teams on-site, promoting cross-functional collaboration and achieving optimal function performance.
Qualification
- Prior experience in a warehousing and distribution setting.
- Possession of external FLT licenses is advantageous.
- Proficiency with PC operations.
- Competency in using Warehouse Management Systems.
- Strong numeracy and literacy capabilities.
- Effective interpersonal skills and a strong team-oriented mindset.
- Punctual, organized, and possessing good communication abilities.
- Conscientious and adaptable in their work approach.
- Demonstrates a strong emphasis on customer service and quality.
