Backshift Despatch Supervisor - Forklift Licensed

Albert Bartlett; Boston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long service awards

Employee of the Month & On the Spot A

Discounted Staff Sales

Life Assurance

Wellbeing Services (counselling and, ,

Free Parking

Retailer Discount Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Wellbeing & Engagement Events

Job summary

Albert Bartlett is seeking a Despatch Supervisor for the backshift at our Boston, Lincolnshire packing site. The role runs Sunday to Thursday, 18:00 to 02:15, with a backshift premium on top of the hourly rate.

You will oversee the despatch team, ensuring loads are built, loaded, and documented accurately, while maintaining safe and efficient operations. The ideal candidate will have a valid forklift licence, experience in warehouse despatch, and proven ability to lead a team, communicate

Qualifications

• Valid Forklift Truck License is required.
• Previous experience operating forklifts in a warehouse or manufacturing setting is preferred.
• Ability to lead, motivate and organise a team.
• Good communication skills and collaborative approach.
• Commitment to following safety standards and procedures at all times.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Despatch Team Leader in managing workload of the despatch team on the shift.
• Ensure loads are built and despatched correctly by managing staff in the department.
• Check paperwork to ensure all loads are despatched accurately.
• Ensure all loads are labelled correctly and despatched with the correct paperwork.
• Communicate issues with loading to the Supply Chain and production teams to enable efficient despatch operations.

Skills

Forklift licence

Team leadership

Communication

Safety awareness

Job description

Albert Bartlett is seeking a Despatch Supervisor for the backshift at our Boston, Lincolnshire packing site. The role runs Sunday to Thursday, 18:00 to 02:15, with a backshift premium on top of the hourly rate.

You will oversee the despatch team, ensuring loads are built, loaded, and documented accurately, while maintaining safe and efficient operations. The ideal candidate will have a valid forklift licence, experience in warehouse despatch, and proven ability to lead a team, communicate