Warehouse Picker

About the Company

ABP UK is a major division of the ABP Food Group with factories in Ireland, UK and Europe. We are a food business that specialises in the supply and development of award-winning British and Irish beef and lamb products for retail, foodservice and wholesale. As one of the UK`s largest food producers, ABP relies on the skills and experience of its people, that`s why we offer lifelong careers with secure and full-time hours as well as competitive rates of pay, backed by great training and the opportunity to grow and progress within the business.

Role Definition:

The Despatch Picker plays a critical role in ensuring customer orders are picked accurately, efficiently, and in line with customer specifications. This role requires a high level of attention to detail, strong product knowledge, and the ability to work at pace within a fastmoving environment. Warehouse Pickers are responsible for selecting the correct products from a wide range of SKUs, ensuring order accuracy, maintaining traceability, and protecting product integrity prior to loading.

Paying special regard to:

Health, safety & ethics

traceability,

product safety, authenticity and integrity,

labelling and

company, personal & food hygiene rules and legislation

Key Responsibilities

1. Order Picking & Accuracy

Pick customer orders accurately using scanning equipment and pick sheets.

Ensure correct SKU, quantity, and product description are selected.

Verify tray counts and pallet contents match the order requirements.

Maintain a zero-error mindset to prevent customer shortages or incorrect deliveries.

2. Product Knowledge

Develop a strong understanding of the full SKU range across the site.

Identify products by label, description, and Code

Understand differences between similar SKUs to avoid picking errors.

3. Traceability & Compliance

Ensure all products scanned and picked maintain full traceability.

Follow site procedures for scanning, palletising, and labelling.

Adhere to all food safety and customer integrity standards.

4. Pallet Building & Presentation

Build mixed pallets safely and logically to prevent damage during transport.

Ensure pallets are stable, correctly wrapped, and labelled before loading.

Work closely with loading teams to ensure correct trailer allocation.

4. Pallet Building & Presentation

Build mixed pallets safely and logically to prevent damage during transport.

Ensure pallets are stable, correctly wrapped, and labelled before loading.

Work closely with loading teams to ensure correct trailer allocation.

5. Pace & Operational Efficiency

Operate efficiently within a fast-paced despatch environment.

Respond quickly to late production changes or additional orders.

Support despatch teams to ensure trucks depart on time.

6. Stock Awareness

Identify stock location and availability within despatch areas.

Highlight missing or incorrect stock immediately to supervisors.

Assist in maintaining organised stock locations.

7. Equipment Use

Operate handheld scanners and other picking equipment.

Follow correct procedures when scanning products and pallets.

Report equipment faults promptly.

8. Teamwork & Communication

Communicate clearly with supervisors, loaders, and production teams.

Support colleagues during high-volume periods.

Escalate potential picking issues early to avoid customer impact.

Personal Specification

High level of attention to detail.

Experienced pickers desirable

Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure.

Good understanding of warehouse and despatch processes.

Experience using handheld scanning equipment.

Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.

Reliable, proactive, and able to work as part of a team.

Comfortable working in chilled warehouse environments.

Role Success Factors

Accuracy - Orders picked correctly first time.

Speed - Ability to work at pace while maintaining accuracy.

Ownership - Taking responsibility for order integrity.

Teamwork - Supporting colleagues to ensure on-time despatch.

Customer Focus - Understanding that picking accuracy directly impacts customer

Pay & Shift Pattern: Ranges from 12.71 to 14.00 Per Hour, varied shifts - 40 hours per week.

What's in it for You?

• Employee Assistance Programme for both colleague and family
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Internal Training and Development Programmes
• Employee discounts offered by customers
• Employee Recognition Programme
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Benefits Portal inclusive of technology discounts, vehicle leasing etc
• Free Parking with EV Charging available with a salary sacrifice
• Onsite subsidised canteen and vending machines
• Life Assurance
• Free fruit