Despatch Operative, Despatch Operative

We are currently looking for a talented Despatch Operative to join our team at Llanidloes to ensure the effective and timely movement of carcasses and finished product (e.g., boxed stock) onto the assigned refrigerated transportation with due consideration to safety, product quality and legislative requirements. The role extends from the hang‑off area through to the point of loading and dispatch, complying at all times with food safety, legality, quality and health & safety hygiene regulations within a physically demanding, safety‑critical environment.

Shift pattern: Monday to Friday 06:00 am start.

• At the direction of the Loading Bay Supervisor, Team Leader or their deputy, undertake a range of routine tasks such as stringing, scanning of stars associated with the movement of carcasses, cut product and offal.
• Undertake the movement/loading of carcasses and boxed stock in the correct manner to protect product safety, integrity, legality, authenticity and quality in accordance with the Food Safety Quality Management Systems (FSQM) and Health & Safety procedures and certification requirements.
• Ensure that product is handled with due care and attention to maintain product quality while minimising damage and rejections to ensure compliance with agreed customer specifications.
• Throughout the dispatch process maintain product integrity to protect customer & Pilgrim’s UK Lamb brands, reporting any raw material or ingredient issues to the Loading Bay Team Leader or Supervisor.
• Assist with the segregation of finished product to ensure compliance with the appropriate certification requirements.
• Operate movable overhead equipment safely as stipulated within the relevant Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).
• Maintain the highest standards of personal hygiene as stipulated within the company hygiene rules.
• Maintain the highest standards of food safety and hygiene at all times, raising any concerns with the Loading Bay Team Leader in the first instance.
• Assist with the identification, segregation and disposal of non‑conforming product to prevent its inadvertent release into the food chain.
• Report any evidence of unsafe or out‑of‑specification product, equipment, packaging or raw materials to the Loading Bay Team Leader/Supervisor.

• FREE breakfast every Friday
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Paid breaks
• 28 days holiday entitlement—including bank holidays
• Higher pay rate after completing probation
• Free parking
• Subsidised canteen
• Discounts on retail, cinema, travel and much more
• Life assurance policy
• Long‑service award
• Opportunities to develop and progress in your career

Candidates will need a “can do” approach and must be able to handle working in a fast‑paced environment.

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