Despatch Operative
HovisNottingham, England, United Kingdom
Posted March 5, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Hovis is a values-led business with a proud history of baking experience.
Job Description
Join our team as a Despatch Operative and play a key role in ensuring our products move safely and efficiently from the bakery to our customers.
Requirements
- Pick and organise products accurately to meet customer demand
- Operate Material Handling Equipment (MHE), including Forklift Truck
- Use internal systems (Track & Trace, Put To Light) to manage shipments and stock
- Load/unload vehicles and oversee bay and trailer checks
- Maintain excellent hygiene, housekeeping, and safety standards
- Support audits, stock counts, and cross-department collaboration
- Follow all Health & Safety procedures and PPE requirements
Benefits
- Hovis Choice benefits scheme
- Competitive annual leave entitlement
- Flexibility for healthy work-life balance
- Long service and colleague recognition schemes
- Three levels of pensions
