Job Title:  Despatch Operative

Overview of role

Location: Cardiff, Wales

Salary: £30,284.80

Hours: 40

Permanent Role 

At Allied Bakeries, we make life taste better with some of the UK’s most beloved bread brands, including Kingsmill, Sunblest, and Burgen. Every loaf, batch, and product starts with our incredible team, and we’re looking for a Despatch Operative to join us and play a crucial role in delivering our products to customers across the nation.

What You’ll Do

As a Despatch Operative, you’ll be a key part of our operations, ensuring the safe and efficient handling and distribution of daily orders. Your role will help us deliver fresh, high-quality bread and baked goods to homes and businesses every day. Key responsibilities include:

• Safety First: Proactively report hazards and collaborate with colleagues to maintain a Zero Harm workplace.
• Order Fulfillment: Pick, load, unload, and manage products with accuracy and efficiency.
• Adaptability: Take on various tasks across the despatch operation and embrace learning new skills.
• Performance Excellence: Achieve targets using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and other performance tools.
• Standards Compliance: Maintain a “clean as you go” approach, contributing to internal and external audits.
• Team Collaboration: Build strong relationships with teams across the site to ensure seamless operations.

What Makes You the Right Fit

To thrive in this role at Allied Bakeries, you’ll bring:

• Experience in a warehousing or distribution environment.
• PC literacy and familiarity with WMS systems.
• Strong numeracy, literacy, and communication skills.
• A team-focused attitude, reliability, and great organisational skills.
• Flexibility and a proactive approach to challenges.
• External FLT licenses (desirable but not essential). 
• Strong customer and quality focus. 

Why Choose Allied Bakeries?

When you join Allied Bakeries, you’re not just starting a job - you’re becoming part of a team that’s passionate about delivering quality and innovation. We invest in our people, providing training and development opportunities to help you grow. Plus, with our commitment to safety, teamwork, and customer satisfaction, you’ll work in an environment where you can thrive and succeed.

Be part of something bigger. Help us bake a difference.