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Despatch Operative

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Avara Foods

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United Kingdom , Caistor

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Logistics

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Salary:

12.35 GBP / Hour
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Job Description:

Start your career with Avara foods and join the driving force behind our success and earn a minimum of £599 per week. As one of the UK’s largest food businesses we play a critical role in keeping the nation fed. We are looking for a motivated Despatch Operative to join our expanding operations team at our site in Caistor. This is an exciting time to join an already established site as we continue growing by installing new lines and producing new products, which has created new opportunities across different shifts. As a member of the Picking Team, a Despatch Operative receives goods in, stores and organises stock. Then picks, wraps and loads customer orders, ensuring accuracy and quality of the products.

Job Responsibility:

  • Assisting with goods in, scanning and storing products and raw materials
  • Wrapping, scanning and palletising products
  • Issuing products to production teams to match production plans
  • Manual handling which may include lifting equipment and products up to 20kg
  • Loading and unloading vehicles using manual handling equipment
  • Carrying out all duties in line with training, food safety and health and safety guidance

Requirements:

  • Team work and communication skills
  • Attention to detail and a flexible attitude to work tasks
  • Experience with manual handling equipment (Pallet trucks)
  • Good understanding of English and basic numeracy skills

Nice to have:

FLT experience/licence

What we offer:
  • Additional £2.00 per hour after 6pm and all hours weekends
  • Guaranteed hours and opportunities for overtime
  • Opportunity to earn £100 if you successfully refer and friend or family member
  • Employee benefits include, staff sales, discounts, shopping perks and wellbeing resources
  • Training and development opportunities from day one

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 06, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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