Job Description
Job Title:  Despatch Operative
Company:  Allied Bakeries
Requisition ID:  3787
Job Location:  Stevenage
Posting Start Date:  09/06/2026
Posting End Date:  30/06/2026
Full Time / Part Time:  Part Time
Contract Type:  Permanent
Job Category:  Logistics
Job Description: 

About the Role

Join our team as a Despatch Operative, where you'll play a vital role in ensuring customer orders are handled safely, accurately, and on time. If you're someone who enjoys hands‑on work and thrives in a fast‑moving environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you! 💪🚚

📦 Warehouse/Despatch  Operative

📍Location:  Stevenage, Hertfordshire
Hours: 4, 8, 12, 16 and 20 hours per week available
🗓 Shifts: 6am-10am, 10am–2pm or 6pm–10pm (various days across the week)

 

🛠 What You’ll Be Doing

🔒 Prioritising safety and supporting our Zero Harm culture.

🎯 Picking, decanting, loading, unloading, and managing product flow.

🔄 Working flexibly across despatch tasks and learning new skills.

📊 Meeting performance targets using Warehouse Management Systems.

🧽 Maintaining clean and orderly work areas to support audit standards.

🤝 Collaborating with other teams to keep the operation running smoothly.

🌱 Owning your development with a positive, proactive attitude.

👤 Who We’re Looking For

📦 Experience in warehousing or distribution.

🎓 FLT licences (desirable, not essential).

💻 PC literate and confident using Warehouse Management Systems.

🔢 Strong numeracy, literacy, and attention to detail.

🤗 A great communicator and real team player.

⏰ Reliable, organised, and flexible in your approach.

⭐ Strong focus on quality and customer service.

💼 Why Join Us?

🤗 Supportive, team‑focused environment

📈 Opportunities to learn and grow

🙌 A role that directly impacts the customer experience

🎯 Clear expectations, training, and support to help you succeed

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