Despatch Operative

Allied Bakeries is owned by Associated British Foods, a diversified international food, ingredients and retail group with sales of £20.1bn and 138,000 employees across 56 countries. It has significant businesses in Europe, Africa, the Americas, Asia and Australia. ABF UK Grocery produces products under many market‑leading household brands, including Jordans, Ryvita, Pataks, Blue Dragon and Silver Spoon. We are proud of our brands:
Kingsmill, Allinson’s, Sunblest and other bakery products such as white, wholemeal and seeded loaves, Kingsmill 50/50, Healthier White, pancakes, crumpets, hot cross buns and more. The success of our business depends on having the right people on the team and we take massive pride in our one of the best safety performance records in the industry.

Location:

Allied Bakeries Stoke (Based in Newcastle-Under-Lyme).

Hours:

42 hours over 7 days

Salary: £31,996.82

Join Our Team!

An excellent opportunity has arisen to join the Logistics Team at Allied Bakeries as a Despatch Operative. It is your responsibility to ensure orders are despatched accurately and timely with minimal damage, while maintaining a safety‑first approach. You will perform product receipt, loading and unloading of vehicles, order picking, and product allocation.

• Demonstrate the “Safety First” approach at all times, be proactive with hazard reporting, and work with dispatch coordinators and FLMs 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 dispatch 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 personal development, ensuring knowledge and skills are utilised and developed, demonstrating a positive can‑do attitude to 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.

• Experience in a warehouse environment, preferably FMCG, with high standards, good attention to detail and a willingness to work to rigorous procedures.
• Experience with FLT (essential). External FLT licenses (desirable).
• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills, as well as computer literacy.
• Conscientious and flexible in your approach to work, with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Must have a strong customer and quality focus.

• Health & Wellbeing support – access to a healthcare cash plan, free eye tests and more.
• Pension & Life Assurance – up to 10% employer contributions to secure your future.
• Retail discounts – save at Asda, Tesco, M&S, Currys and 500+ other retailers.
• Career development – grow with us through development and training opportunities.
• Financial wellbeing support – affordable loans, free financial education and budgeting tools.
• Green benefits – get a great deal on a bike.
• Loyalty rewards – we celebrate milestones with recognition and gifts.
• Recognition & awards – your hard work won’t go unnoticed.