Depot and fleet managers

Mr JOSEPH WANJAU NGANGA; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Mr JOSEPH WANJAU NGANGA is seeking an experienced Dispatch and Distribution Manager to oversee daily dispatch and distribution operations, coordinating deliveries, planning routes, supervising staff and ensuring on-time performance.

You will manage drivers and distribution teams, monitor delivery performance, ensure health and safety compliance, maintain records, and identify cost-saving improvements while working with customers and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in dispatch, distribution, transport or logistics management.
• Strong organisational and leadership skills.
• Good knowledge of delivery planning, route scheduling and distribution operations.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage workloads, meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• A valid UK driving licence is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily dispatch and distribution operations, ensuring timely and efficient delivery of goods.
• Plan and coordinate delivery schedules, routes and transportation activities.
• Supervise and manage dispatch staff, drivers and distribution teams.
• Monitor delivery performance and resolve any operational issues or delays.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and company procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of deliveries, dispatch schedules and distribution activities.
• Coordinate with customers, suppliers and internal departments to ensure smooth operations.
• Identify opportunities to improve distribution efficiency and reduce operational costs.

Skills

Leadership

Route planning

Delivery coordination

Tools

MS Office

Delivery management systems

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and organised Dispatch and Distribution Manager to oversee daily dispatch and distribution operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating deliveries, managing transportation activities, supervising staff and ensuring goods are dispatched and delivered efficiently and on time.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Manage daily dispatch and distribution operations, ensuring timely and efficient delivery of goods.

2. Plan and coordinate delivery schedules, routes and transportation activities.

3. Supervise and manage dispatch staff, drivers and distribution teams.

4. Monitor delivery performance and resolve any operational issues or delays.

5. Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and company procedures.

6. Maintain accurate records of deliveries, dispatch schedules and distribution activities.

7. Coordinate with customers, suppliers and internal departments to ensure smooth operations.

8. Identify opportunities to improve distribution efficiency and reduce operational costs.

• - Proven experience in dispatch, distribution, transport or logistics management.
• - Strong organisational and leadership skills with the ability to manage a team.
• - Good knowledge of delivery planning, route scheduling and distribution operations.
• - Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• - Ability to manage workloads, meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• - Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and relevant management systems.
• - A valid UK driving licence is preferred but not essential.