Seasonal Despatch Operative (Pallets) - The Tomato Stall

Job Posted: 5 April 2023

• Contract Term: Seasonal
• Location: Arreton, Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Full time
• Salary: £10.42
• Industries: Distribution Logistics & Transport

Seasonal Despatch Operative (Pallets)

The Tomato Stall is an exciting, growing food brand specialising in the supply of ‘Isle of Wight Tomatoes’ and producing a wide range of award-winning tomato-based products. Based on the Isle of Wight, the business has a direct weekly reach into London and across the South via farmers markets, specialist retailers, restaurants, and a supply network across the whole of the UK with customers including Hello Fresh, Gousto, Mindful Chef, Ocado, Wholefoods, Southern Coop, Amazon Fresh & Planet Organic.

For over ten years we have been inspiring and educating our customers, maintaining our artisanal roots whilst taking our product range into an ever-increasing marketplace. During the past 18 months the business has expanded rapidly through new routes to market and the launch of our direct-to-consumer online platform where we offer our customers farm fresh products direct to their door, with an ever-growing range of recipe kits, subscription offers and more.

In essence we are a customer-centric business with taste, heritage, and togetherness at the heart of our brand.

Taste – Flavour is our infatuation. We grow only the finest varieties and pick them when they are perfectly ripe so you can enjoy tomatoes as they should be.

Heritage – The Isle of Wight. With more hours of sunshine than anywhere else in the UK, rich, fertile soil, stunning scenery and friendly folk, it is the perfect place to call our home.

Togetherness - We believe that great food has the power to bring people together for a moment to savour amongst the busy pace of modern living.

The diversity of the business gives us the opportunity to offer an exciting array of positions and experiences within a growing team. To enable the business to achieve the next exciting phase of growth we are looking for a SEASONAL DESPATCH OPERATIVE (PALLETS)to join the team.

The Role:

As the Despatch Operative, you will support our operations team in pallet out loading and goods in to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the department.

This new role will suit someone who brings a positive energy, with good communication and motivation skills. Enjoy a fast-paced flexible environment whilst effectively supporting business practices that maximize efficiency and achieve success.

In more detail:

• Pick, pack and wrap pallets for out loading.
• General warehousing duties.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ensuring all quality standards are being met.
• Assisting in stock control.
• Working responsibly and safely in this food production environment.

Knowledge, skills & experience required:

• Full clean driving license.
• Counterbalance forklift License advantageous.
• Effective communication skills.
• Good attention to detail.
• Can-do-attitude.
• Great team player.

How to Apply:

Please send your CV & short Cover Letter to careers@thetomatostall.co.uk

Working Week:

Monday to Friday with Saturdays on a rotation, to be discussed at interview.

Duration of work: April to November

Hourly Rate: £10.42

A little about The Tomato Stall Team:

We are a small but knowledgeable and innovative team, most of whom have been part of our journey from the very start! Everyone in the organisation is accessible, friendly and ready to give a helping hand should you need it. Benefits include free produce each week, product of the month, discount for family and friends, employee benefits scheme including a cycle to work scheme, career development and progression, discounted ferry travel and working in a beautiful location within the Arreton Valley.