From breakfast to midnight snack, Hovis has been the heart of UK homes for generations with love in every loaf. Our rich heritage and delicious loaves of bread and bakery products are as good today as they've always been. We're proud to have over 133 years of baking experience producing some of the nation's favourite and fastest selling bakery goods. So loved in fact, Hovis products are ranked either number one or number two in bread loaves categories in all regions of the UK and Northern Ireland!
Now, as we continue our story, we're looking for talented, dedicated and innovative people to join our exceptional Hovis team. You'll be joining an expert, trusted and empowered team of 2,800+ people who champion our iconic and much-loved brand, delivering the best quality range of Hovis bakery goods to happy consumers. We have some exciting times ahead as we continue to innovate and work hard to strengthen our brand, remaining a great bakery Company for years to come.
The role:
A great opportunity has arisen at Hovis for a Despatch Operative to join our team at our site in Bradford and to be the driving force behind the best quality brand in bakery.
KEY PURPOSE AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
* To ensure continuous and efficient running of the warehouse operation
* Comply with the company and legal standards (safety, hygiene and environment)
* Be active in the teams delivery of quality, value, safety, hygiene, environment and customer service
Functional/Operational Excellence
* Always comply with all applicable corporate and legal standards (personal safety, transport safety, food safety, quality, hygiene and environment)
* Work efficiently and effectively with colleagues to ensure the team delivers their output targets versus plan on a shift basis
* Load and unload vehicles in a timely manner
* Decant bread as required for the operation
* Tranship product as required
* Spread goods for customer deliveries
* Pull completed orders to bays for radial despatch and clear lines in the bakery
* Adhere to clean as you go policy
* Finds ways of continually improving their own performance
* Makes and follows through suggestions for improvement
* Comply with all the company H&S policies, procedures and guidelines
Team
* Be a flexible and committed member of the shift team
* Train less experienced members of the team to the required standard
* Undertake tasks as identified by the line manager
KNOWLEDGE & SPECIFIC JOB SKILLS
Essential
Relevant industry experience
Good numeracy and literacy
Knowledge and experience of short shelf life products and daily delivery operations
Be adaptable, flexible and demonstrate a willingness to accept changes in operational requirements at short notice
Preferred
Knowledge and experience of short shelf life products and daily delivery operations
Be adaptable, flexible and demonstrate a willingness to accept changes in operational requirements at short notice
MHE/FLT Experience
Location: Based in Bradford
Type of role: Full Time, Permanent
Reporting to: Despatch Front line Managers
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Benefits baked in
We pride ourselves on the benefits we offer our Hovis family. We continually review what rewards and benefits we provide, ensuring they reflect our core values. When we talk about Reward, we mean all the things you'll get in return for your contribution to our success.
All colleagues can choose from a wide range of benefits in addition to salaries, based on their individual needs. We offer:
* Competitive annual leave entitlement and flexibility where possible to create a healthy work-life balance and recharge your batter-ies
* Generous long service awards and recognise outstanding colleague contributions through our recognition scheme
* Three levels of pension scheme (so you can choose which works best for you now!)
* A healthcare scheme that can be tailored to your needs
* Access to the Aviva DigiCare+ Workplace App which includes; 'at home' Annual Health Check, Digital GP consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Medical Opinions and much more
* Enhanced annual leave and maternity / paternity leave (and flexibility where possible to suit your needs)
* Free on-site parking
* Access to funded physiotherapy sessions
* Wellbeing support and campaigns to help you stay active and healthy, be financially prepared, and support your mental well-being.
* A benefits platform (Hovis Choice) where all colleagues can access:
* A variety of savings and cashback offers on day-to-day living
* Eyecare vouchers
* Cycle to work scheme