At a Glance
- Tasks: Pick and process bakery orders while ensuring hygiene and safety standards.
- Company: Genesis Bakery, a leading name in the baking industry.
- Benefits: Earn £13.05 to £14.05 per hour with night shift allowance.
- Other info: Flexible shifts available with opportunities for growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and contribute to delivering delicious products.
- Qualifications: GCSE Maths Grade C or above; computer literacy and teamwork skills required.
The predicted salary is between 13.05 - 13.05 £ per hour.
Genesis Bakery based in Magherafelt is currently recruiting for a Despatch Operative (x2) to work with bakery products, with the following shift patterns available:
- Evening Shift running from 1:00 PM to approximately 9:00 PM.
- Night Shift running from 10:00 PM to approximately 7:00 AM.
The Despatch Operative is responsible for accurately picking and processing orders while ensuring hygiene, safety, and traceability standards are consistently met. They manage packaging and labelling in line with legal and BRC requirements, maintain clean working areas, and complete all necessary documentation. The role also includes transporting products between sites and handling the loading and unloading of lorries.
Day To Day Activities:
- To ensure that every order picked has the right product, with the number of products required for that order. To inform the Despatch Team Leader of any shortages and ensure documentation matches order.
- All products to be processed using the appropriate management system i.e. Nav & Stevens System, to control traceability.
- To ensure that the clean as you go policy is implemented at all times, by all operatives.
- To undertake all final checks, such as all orders in place and Despatch area is secure, before leaving the premises.
- Monitor all packaging and labelling to comply with the relevant legislation.
- To ensure safe working practices are adopted at all times in accordance with Safety, Health and Environmental policies, procedures and legislation.
- To ensure the hygiene of your working areas meets the site's hygiene standards at all times.
- Accurately and timely complete all required documentation to enable clear traceability.
- To communicate and update all relevant parties of any issues or changes.
- Transportation of product from one site to another.
- Loading / Off-Loading lorries.
Essential Criteria:
- Computer Literacy
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Problem Solving
- Team working
- Numeracy skills
- GCSE Maths Grade C or above or equivalent
- Demonstrate a high level of written and oral English
- Must be flexible
Desirable Criteria:
- Fork Lift License
- Evening Shift (1pm - Finish, normally no later than 9.00 PM)
- Night Shift (10pm - Finish, normally no later than 7.00 AM)
How To Apply: To apply for this role, please complete the application form by clicking in the apply button below. Closing Date: 18th August 2026 at 5:00 PM. Genesis is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Despatch Operative (Nightshift / Evening Shift) in Magherafelt employer: Genesis Bakery
As a Production Operator at our Magherafelt bakery, you will join a vibrant team dedicated to crafting delicious products while enjoying competitive pay and opportunities for skill development. Our supportive work culture prioritises employee growth, offering benefits such as a pension plan, paid annual leave, and a healthcare cash plan after six months of service, making it an excellent place for meaningful employment.
