Despatch Operative
Date: 18 Sept 2025
Location: Stoke, GB
Premier Foods Stoke based in Trent Vale is the home of the nations favourite cakes, Mr Kipling Cherry Bakewells. We are currently recruiting for a Despatch Operative.
Hours: Hybrid Shift Pattern - 12.30pm – 6.30pm, part year working 3 on 4 off, part year working 4 on 4 off
Fixed Term Contract until the end of December 2025
Main purpose of role:
To Ensure the distribution of the finished product to the correct storage location within the supply chain.
What you’ll be doing:
Duties to include but not limited to:
* The safe and efficient monitoring of a robotic palletisation system.
* The use of a barcode RF gun to establish the correct product and pallet quantity.
* The loading of trailers by forklift and pallet truck.
* The manual application of a pallet handling unit labeller, whilst being diligent in checking its accuracy.
* Monitoring and rectifying issues on a conveyor transfer system.
* Good standard of English and Maths.
* Basic computer skills.
* Good communication skills (written and verbal).
* Team player.
* Self-motivated.
* Strong prioritising skills and ability to manage own workload.
* In a food environment food safety and hygiene is essential.
* Experience working in a similar role.
* Previous experience in a warehouse environment would be advantageous.
* FLT experience – in house training will also be provided.
* Knowledge of using SAP would be advantageous.
* Previous experience working with RF guns.
* Experience working with automated machinery would be beneficial.
* Pallet/Electric truck-training experience.
What we offer you in return:
* Up to 7.5% pension
* Life assurance
* Wide range of online and in-house training
* Access to an employee discount scheme, with access to hundreds of nationwide retailers
Closing Date: 16th October 2025
A great British food company
Premier Foods is one of Britain’s biggest listed food companies, employing over 4,000 colleagues at 13 manufacturing sites and offices up and down the country.
Many of our brands have been part of UK life for more than a century and you’ll find them in 90% of British households.
At Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and future colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.
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