Transport/Dispatch Team Leader

Dispatch Team Leader
Location: Wednesbury
Salary: Up to £36,000
Hours: Full Time | Permanent | On-Site

We are recruiting for an experienced Dispatch Team Leader to join a busy and growing manufacturing business based in Wednesbury.

This is a hands-on role responsible for leading the day-to-day dispatch operation, planning delivery routes, coordinating drivers and ensuring all transport activities are completed safely, efficiently and in line with legal requirements.

The successful candidate will be confident managing transport operations in a fast-paced environment, whilst supporting and developing a small team.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the daily dispatch and transport operation
Plan and optimise delivery routes and schedules
Coordinate driver workloads and vehicle utilisation
Lead, motivate and support the dispatch team
Ensure deliveries are completed accurately and on time
Monitor transport KPIs and operational performance
Ensure compliance with driver hours, Working Time Directive regulations, tachograph requirements and vehicle checks
Maintain awareness of current transport legislation and driver legal obligations
Work closely with production, warehouse and customer service teams
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and service levels

Skills & Experience

Previous experience within dispatch, transport, logistics or distribution operations
Proven route planning and scheduling experience
Experience supervising or leading a team
Strong understanding of driver hours regulations, working time rules and transport compliance requirements
Good organisational and problem-solving skills
Strong communication skills with the ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment
Manufacturing or warehouse experience would be advantageous
Good IT and administration skills
CPC qualification would be advantageous but is not essential
This is an excellent opportunity for a Transport Supervisor, Dispatch Supervisor, Transport Planner or Logistics Team Leader looking to join a successful and well-established business where they can make a real impact
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed