At a Glance
- Tasks: Handle and despatch frozen and chilled food products while ensuring hygiene and safety standards.
- Company: Join Pilgrim's Europe, a leader in quality food production with iconic brands.
- Benefits: Enjoy weekly pay, free parking, staff discounts, and fun team events.
- Other info: Flexible hours with great career growth opportunities in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a supportive team and make a real impact in food safety.
- Qualifications: Must be reliable, detail-oriented, and able to work well in a team.
The predicted salary is between 24000 - 30000 £ per year.
We are currently recruiting for a Despatch Operative to join our team at our Dungannon site. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and reliable individual who enjoys hands-on work and being part of a supportive team. The Despatch Operative is responsible for the handling, storage and despatch of all frozen and chilled food products, ensuring that hygiene, quality and health and safety standards are maintained. A key element of this role is to work as part of a team to ensure that despatch KPI's are met.
Working hours: TEAM D: 06:00 - 18:00 Week 1: mon, tues, fri, sat, sun Week 2: wed, thurs
Key Responsibilities:
- The handling and storage of all frozen and chilled food products
- The despatch of all frozen and chilled food products
- Record keeping and completion of other relevant paperwork
- Recording of temperatures within the despatch area
- Correct labelling of pallets
- Poly-wrapping of product
- Blast-chilling of product
- General housekeeping of work area
- Any other duties that are required
Skills & Experience Required:
Essential:
- Must be able to speak, read and write English
- Must be numerate
- Must be observant and pay attention to detail
- Must be able to read English to acceptable standard to ensure paperwork is understood
- Experience understanding and ability to complete paperwork
- Must be able to think clearly and pay attention to detail
- A positive attitude to work and others is essential
- Team working is essential
Desirable:
- Good communication skills are desirable
- Good interpersonal skills are desirable
- The ability to record data neatly and accurately is desirable
- An understanding of temperature control is desirable
- Experience within a food factory is desirable
- Previous experience in despatch is desirable
- A Counterbalance fork lift and/or Electric Pallet truck licence is desirable
We're seeking someone who:
- Works well within a team
- Has strong attention to detail
- Understands the importance of food safety and compliance
- Is flexible and reliable
What benefits we offer:
- Free on-site parking
- Weekly pay
- Subsidised canteen
- Access to occasional staff sales, offering discounted company products
- Refer a Friend Scheme
- Stars Awards
- Staff BBQs, free food days, competitions and team social events
- Discount on retail, cinema, travel and much more
- Attendance Rewards
- Life assurance policy
- Long service award
- Plus many more benefits as this is not an exhaustive list.
If you are an experienced and motivated candidate looking for your next challenge apply today and join our team!
Despatch Operative Team D employer: Pilgrims Europe
At Pilgrim's Europe, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values teamwork and attention to detail. Our Dungannon site provides a range of benefits including free on-site parking, weekly pay, and access to staff sales, alongside opportunities for personal growth and recognition through our Stars Awards and long service awards. Join us to be part of a passionate team dedicated to producing high-quality food products enjoyed by millions across the UK and Ireland.
