Despatch Operative
Job Type : Permanent, Full Time
Salary : £12.85/hour
Despatch Operative (Forklift)
When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed.
Salary – £12.85 increasing to £13.26 after successful training period
Shift available – 4 on 4 off 06:30-Finish
We are looking for candidates with flexibility, as we will be running a seasonal night shift for up 5 months of the year. An additional 12.5% premium is payable for any night shift working.
We are looking for Despatch Operatives to join the team at our Fresh potato factory in Abernethy. You will play a key role in our production process ensuring tatties make it to supermarket shelves.
At Branston we recognise that people are what make our operations possible, and regularly review our benefits package. At present we offer;
£50 additional shift bonus
2 weeks company sick pay
Life assurance policy
Critical illness cover
6 weeks annual leave
Employee assistance platform, giving you & your family free access to private health professionals.
Employer pension contributions
Discounts to a range of popular retailers
Work Anniversaries and employee recognition schemes
Seasonal benefits such as Christmas hampers & easter eggs
Wellbeing initiatives
Free Parking
Free Potatoes
To be our next forklift driver you will need to hold a valid counterbalance license. The role is varied and can be fast paced, examples of the duties will include;
Loading packed product into trailers, ready to be delivered to our customer.
Scanning & data entry of product on appropriate systems.
Moving pallets & merchandising units for storing as per loading plans.
Undertake daily pre-start checks, reporting any defects to team leader promptly.
Be a role model for H&S, ensuring all tasks are carried out in line with company procedures.
There will be a requirement to move LGV trailers for loading purposes within the despatch yard, so shunter training will be provided following a successful probationary period
More Information
- Address PH2, Perth, Perth and Kinross
