Job Title:  Despatch Operative

Date:  10 Oct 2025
Req ID:  3409
Company:  Allied Mills
Location: 

Stoke, GB, ST5 9HT

Full or Part Time:  Part Time
Contract Type:  Permanent
Job Category:  Logistics

Job Profile

 Despatch Operative
📍 Location: Stoke 
🕙 Hours: x 2 vacancies: Sunday & Wednesday 12pm-10pm or Thursday & Friday 12pm-10pm
💰 Salary: £14,726.40

Key Accountabilities

🔹Demonstrate the ‘Safety First’ approach at all times.  Being proactive with hazard reporting, working with despatch coordinators and FLM’s 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 despatch 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 their personal development, ensuring their knowledge and skills are utilised and developed, demonstrating a positive can do attitude to their 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.

The Right Person

✅ 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 literate.
✅ Conscientious and flexible in your approach to work, with excellent interpersonal skills.
✅ Must have a strong customer and quality focus.

Why Work For Us

🌟 Competitive Part Time Salary 💷
🌟 Up to 10% Employer Pension Contributions (including Life Assurance) 🔒
🌟 ‘Extra Slice’ Benefits Scheme – Discounts at over 500 retailers, including Tesco, Sainsbury’s, M&S and more!🛍️
🌟 Cycle to Work Scheme – Get a great bike deal to help with your commute 🚴‍♂️
🌟 Family-Friendly & Flexible Working Options – Supporting your work-life balance 🏡
🌟 Employee Assistance Programme – Free & confidential support for financial, legal, and personal matters 📞
🌟 Employee Referral Scheme - We have a great reputation and reward you if you refer someone that joins us 💼
🌟 Loyal Service Awards - We value your hard work and long-term commitment to us 📈