Despatch Team Member (1259)

Despatch Team Member (1259) Glasgow, Scotland

Allied Bakeries
Full Time Glasgow, Scotland 24927 - 31190 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Allied Bakeries make the top bread brands Kingsmill, Allinson’s and Sunblest. Across our bakeries we make white, wholemeal and seeded market-leading loaves, as well as Kingsmill 50/50, the nation’s favourite Healthier White, delicious pancakes, crumpets, hot cross buns and more.

We take massive pride in our brands and all that we do, including our bakeries having one of the best safety performance records in the industry. We know that the success of our business depends on us having the right people on the team, so if you’re looking to join a business that values its people, encourages everyone to get involved and be the best they can be, we’d love to hear from you.

Overview of role


Location: Glasgow

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Despatch Team at Allied Bakeries, Glasgow, working backshift four days per week from 10 am to 8.30 pm. Reporting to the Despatch Front Line Manager, you will provide a professional, safe and efficient service to ensure correct receipt, handling and distribution of daily sales orders to meet all customer requirements on time and in full.

Key Accountabilities


The role:

The key activities of the role are to provide a professional and efficient logistics service, ensuring correct loading, picking, and despatching of daily sales orders to meet all customer requirements on time and in full.
You will be required to perform these duties whilst minimising costs, providing excellent customer service, adhering to the Allied Bakeries Site Standards and helping to drive forward the Safety-First message.

Key Accountabilities:

  • To ensure accurate picking, assembly and loading/unloading of products to the right vehicle.
  • To minimise damage to the product, remove and replace any products with visual damage to ensure the customer receives a quality product.
  • To alert the Line Manager of any shortages or issues affecting customer orders.
  • To work individually and as part of a team to meet distribution deadlines.
  • To maintain a clean and safe environment adhering to the “Clean As You Go” Policy, meeting the agreed standards in hygiene and housekeeping
  • As required, to ensure the efficient and safe use of Forklift Trucks and other MHE (Manual Handling Equipment), adhering to internal procedures for maintenance and use.
  • Identify areas with a potential risk to food safety and raise and act accordingly.
  • To report equipment faults, defects or potential hazards to the immediate Manager in a prompt and timely manner.
  • Follow instructions, training, procedures and guidelines set out by the site/department.
  • Support ideas for improvements through despatch, quality of product or cost.

The Right Person


Skills:

  • Experience of working in a warehouse environment is desirable
  • A current Forklift Truck licence is preferable
  • good numerical and verbal skills
  • Basic understanding of Warehouse picking systems
  • Attention to Detail and drive for results
  • Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team with a flexible approach
  • Enthusiasm and determination to meet required standards



Allied Bakeries values reflect the type of culture that we are working hard to achieve; it’s all about Aiming High, Doing What We Say, ensuring Everybody Matters, and Working Together. If you can live with these values, chances are you'll do well here.


As well as a competitive salary and pension arrangements, we offer a great team environment, excellent development opportunities.

Other benefits:

  • Matching employer pension contributions of up to 10% (inclusive of Life Assurance)
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Benefits for you and your family through our ‘Extra Slice’ scheme, which provides great savings at more than 500 businesses/outlets including Tesco, Sainsbury, M&S, Curry's/PC World, including healthcare, gym discounts and saving on your holidays.
  • Cycle to work scheme- Helping you to get to work with a range of great bikes on offer.
  • Family-friendly and flexible working schemes - designed to help meet the needs of individuals and the business.
  • Employee Assistance Programme - A free and confidential support service for employees covering various topics, including financial guidance through to relationship and legal advice.
  • Charitable giving - we are launching a charity partnership with Save the Children. You can deliver a slice of kindness through donating to a charity through payroll.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Our defining value is to ‘Be the best we can be’; the behaviors that we believe help us to do this and are key to our success are: Aim high, I do what I say, Work Together and Everybody Matters.

We are committed to equal treatment and opportunities for all our people and believe in building a diverse and inclusive organisation that represents our communities and generates the best outcomes for consumers, customers and stakeholders.

Despatch Team Member (1259)
Allied Bakeries

www.alliedbakeries.co.uk
Maidenhead, United Kingdom
Chris Craig
Unknown / Non-Applicable
1001 to 5000 Employees
Company - Public
Food & Beverage Manufacturing
1935
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