General Operative & Dispatch Driver

Job Title: General Operative & Dispatch Driver

Location: South Dublin (Industrial/Business Park – easily accessible by public transport)

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm (no weekends)

Pay Rate: €14.15 – €16.00 per hour (negotiable depending on experience)

Job Overview

A well-established food production business is seeking a General Operative to join a motivated and quality-driven bakery team. This is a hands-on role supporting the production, cleaning, and dispatch of bakery products, including pizza bases. You will work as part of a friendly team focused on high standards, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Support supervisors in achieving daily production targets in line with the production plan
• Assist in the assembly and production of bakery products to required quality standards
• Maintain excellent food hygiene, cleanliness, and housekeeping in all work areas
• Monitor product quality and report any issues promptly
• Operate high-specification machinery for packaging and labelling
• Use electric pallet stackers to move stock safely
• Carry out occasional local deliveries using a company van, including transporting palletised goods

Candidate Requirements

• Strong attendance, reliability, and timekeeping
• Experience in a food production or manufacturing environment is desirable but not essential
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on role
• Ability to communicate effectively in English
• Authorised to work full-time in Ireland
• Experience using electric pallet trucks (training provided if required)
• Full clean Irish driving licence (required for transit van deliveries)

What’s on Offer

• Competitive hourly rate with progression opportunities
• Supportive and positive team environment
• Training and development opportunities, including language support
• Potential to increase earnings based on performance and ability

Benefits

• * Bike to Work Scheme
• * Employee Assistance Programme
• * Employee discount

Additional Information

* Preferred Experience: 1 year in the food industry (advantageous, not essential)