Nightshift Dispatch Operative (10pm – 6am Shifts)
| Posting date: | 20 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £13.83 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 July 2025 |
| Location: | North Ferriby, HU14 3HJ |
| Company: | Heron Foods |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 18590 |
Summary
Role overview
Now Hiring: Nightshift Dispatch Operative (10pm – 6am Shifts) – Join the Heron Foods Distribution Team in Melton (HU14 3HJ)!
Are you a night owl looking for a hands-on, fast-paced role with great earning potential? Do you take pride in getting the job
done right and being part of a supportive team? If so, we’d love you to join us as a Nightshift Dispatch Operative at our Store
Support Centre in Melton, near North Ferriby.
Whether you’ve worked in a warehouse, logistics, or dispatch operation before – or you’re just ready to start a new challenge –
this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Nightshift Dispatch Operative, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring our stores receive their deliveries on time by
preparing and loading stock accurately and efficiently. Duties include:
* Loading cages of products onto delivery vehicles
* Working across our freezer (-25°C), chiller, or ambient areas (PPE provided)
* Following loading schedules and ensuring accuracy of dispatched stock
* Working closely with dispatch colleagues and supervisors to meet nightly deadlines
* Maintaining safety, cleanliness, and efficiency standards throughout your shift
* Following all company processes and health & safety procedures
This is a role where energy, precision, and teamwork make all the difference.
What’s In It for You
At Heron Foods, we value our team and offer a range of benefits to reward your hard work and support your wellbeing:
* £13.83 per hour basic rate with weekly pay
* Earn up to £150 per month attendance bonus
* Overtime paid at time and a half
* Potential annual earnings of up to £30,566
* Two-week rolling rota with every other weekend off
* Subsidised Stagecoach transport to site
* Career development opportunities – we love to promote from within
* 10% staff discount at Heron Foods and B&M, with double discount weekends throughout the year
Additional Benefits:
* 30 days annual leave, plus extra days for long service
* Pension scheme (after qualifying period)
* Free, confidential wellbeing support via our employee assistance programme
* 24/7 online GP access for you and your family (partner and children up to age 21)
* Reward and recognition schemes, plus celebration of work anniversaries
* Free tea and coffee on-site
* PPE provided for all roles and environments
* Refer-a-friend scheme
* Access to the Benefit Hub – exclusive discounts for you and your family on everyday purchases, days out, eating out, and more
Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for dependable, hard-working individuals who:
* Are comfortable working night shifts and in physically demanding environments
* Can work in chilled or frozen conditions (with appropriate PPE provided)
* Are team players with a positive attitude and a strong work ethic
* Can follow instructions, work accurately, and meet tight deadlines
* Are punctual, organised, and safety-conscious
Alternative Job Titles You Might Be Searching
To help you find this opportunity, you might be using job titles such as:
Loader, Warehouse Operative, Dispatch Assistant, Picker/Packer, Distribution Operative, Nightshift Operative, Goods-Out Operative,
Coldstore Operative, FLT Driver, Logistics Operative, Warehouse Assistant
Why Join Heron Foods?
We’re part of the B&M family and one of the UK’s fastest-growing value retailers. Our distribution team is the backbone of our
success – ensuring that thousands of deliveries reach stores every week. Join us and be part of something big, where your
contribution is noticed and appreciated.
Apply today and start your journey as a Nightshift Dispatch Operative with Heron Foods!
Now Hiring: Nightshift Dispatch Operative (10pm – 6am Shifts) – Join the Heron Foods Distribution Team in Melton (HU14 3HJ)!
Are you a night owl looking for a hands-on, fast-paced role with great earning potential? Do you take pride in getting the job
done right and being part of a supportive team? If so, we’d love you to join us as a Nightshift Dispatch Operative at our Store
Support Centre in Melton, near North Ferriby.
Whether you’ve worked in a warehouse, logistics, or dispatch operation before – or you’re just ready to start a new challenge –
this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Nightshift Dispatch Operative, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring our stores receive their deliveries on time by
preparing and loading stock accurately and efficiently. Duties include:
* Loading cages of products onto delivery vehicles
* Working across our freezer (-25°C), chiller, or ambient areas (PPE provided)
* Following loading schedules and ensuring accuracy of dispatched stock
* Working closely with dispatch colleagues and supervisors to meet nightly deadlines
* Maintaining safety, cleanliness, and efficiency standards throughout your shift
* Following all company processes and health & safety procedures
This is a role where energy, precision, and teamwork make all the difference.
What’s In It for You
At Heron Foods, we value our team and offer a range of benefits to reward your hard work and support your wellbeing:
* £13.83 per hour basic rate with weekly pay
* Earn up to £150 per month attendance bonus
* Overtime paid at time and a half
* Potential annual earnings of up to £30,566
* Two-week rolling rota with every other weekend off
* Subsidised Stagecoach transport to site
* Career development opportunities – we love to promote from within
* 10% staff discount at Heron Foods and B&M, with double discount weekends throughout the year
Additional Benefits:
* 30 days annual leave, plus extra days for long service
* Pension scheme (after qualifying period)
* Free, confidential wellbeing support via our employee assistance programme
* 24/7 online GP access for you and your family (partner and children up to age 21)
* Reward and recognition schemes, plus celebration of work anniversaries
* Free tea and coffee on-site
* PPE provided for all roles and environments
* Refer-a-friend scheme
* Access to the Benefit Hub – exclusive discounts for you and your family on everyday purchases, days out, eating out, and more
Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for dependable, hard-working individuals who:
* Are comfortable working night shifts and in physically demanding environments
* Can work in chilled or frozen conditions (with appropriate PPE provided)
* Are team players with a positive attitude and a strong work ethic
* Can follow instructions, work accurately, and meet tight deadlines
* Are punctual, organised, and safety-conscious
Alternative Job Titles You Might Be Searching
To help you find this opportunity, you might be using job titles such as:
Loader, Warehouse Operative, Dispatch Assistant, Picker/Packer, Distribution Operative, Nightshift Operative, Goods-Out Operative,
Coldstore Operative, FLT Driver, Logistics Operative, Warehouse Assistant
Why Join Heron Foods?
We’re part of the B&M family and one of the UK’s fastest-growing value retailers. Our distribution team is the backbone of our
success – ensuring that thousands of deliveries reach stores every week. Join us and be part of something big, where your
contribution is noticed and appreciated.
Apply today and start your journey as a Nightshift Dispatch Operative with Heron Foods!