Dispatch Team Leader

Dispatch Team Leader

Tallington PE9 | Full-Time | Permanent | 2pm – 10pm Shift

Are you an experienced warehouse or yard professional looking to take the next step into a leadership role? Do you have a current FLT licence and enjoy leading by example in a fast-paced environment?

Our client, a leading international manufacturing business, is looking to recruit a Dispatch Working Team Leader to join their busy operation in Tallington. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established organisation that invests in its people and offers long-term career development.

The Role

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, you'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the dispatch yard. You'll lead a small team while remaining hands-on, ensuring customer orders are picked, loaded and dispatched accurately, safely and on time.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead and motivate the dispatch and yard team to achieve daily operational targets.

* Ensure all activities are carried out safely and in line with Health & Safety procedures.

* Oversee accurate picking, stock control and efficient vehicle loading.

* Manage goods-in processes during your shift.

* Allocate workloads and ensure accurate job bookings.

* Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase productivity and efficiency.

* Coach, train and support team members to maximise performance.

* Maintain accurate stock and training records.

* Work closely with production and planning teams to meet customer delivery deadlines.

* Assist with stock counts and year-end inventory.

* Provide cover for other shift leaders when required.

What We're Looking For

To be successful in this role, you'll ideally have:

* A valid, up-to-date Forklift Truck (FLT) licence.

* Previous experience within a warehouse, dispatch or yard environment.

* Experience loading and unloading HGV vehicles.

* Previous supervisory or team leadership experience, or the confidence to step into a leadership role.

* Strong communication and organisational skills.

* Excellent attention to detail.

* A proactive approach with a strong commitment to health and safety.

What's on Offer

* Permanent full-time opportunity.

* Monday to Friday, 2pm–10pm shift.

* Career progression with a successful global manufacturing business.

* Supportive working environment with ongoing training and development.

* The opportunity to lead a motivated team within a growing operation.

If you're a hands-on team leader who enjoys improving processes, developing people and delivering excellent operational performance, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact us for more information.

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