Despatch Manager - (Dayshift)

Brightwork Limited; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightwork Limited’s client seeks an experienced Despatch Manager to lead outbound logistics at a high-volume FMCG facility in Glasgow. You will coordinate warehouse operations and transport loading to ensure on-time delivery of chilled meat products to major retailers and wholesalers while maintaining food safety standards.

You will manage daily dispatch schedules, oversee stock integrity in the cold room, monitor KPIs, control costs, and lead a warehouse team.

Qualifications

• Experience managing all areas of Warehousing and Logistics operations in a high-volume environment.
• Food industry experience preferred.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all operational activities to ensure service standards are delivered at all times.
• Meet company targets in relation to quality, delivery and cost.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders for continuous improvement across warehouse operations.
• Manage materials supply to meet operational requirements.
• Ensure health and safety and food hygiene compliance at all times.
• Direct warehouse and dispatch staff, manage shift rotas, and onboarding.

Skills

Logistics management

Warehousing

Team leadership

Stock control

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Brightwork’s client has an excellent opportunity for an experienced Despatch Manager who will work within their high-volume, fast paced FMCG facility.

You will coordinate outbound logistics, warehouse operations, and transport loading. The role ensures chilled meat products are accurately picked, packed, and shipped to major retail and wholesale customers while meeting strict food safety and delivery deadlines.

Responsibilities

Leading and managing all operational activities to ensure the highest standards of service provision are delivered at all times

Leading and managing all operational activities to meet company targets in relation to quality, delivery and cost

Working closely with all internal and external stakeholder groups to ensure continuous improvement activities across warehouse and associated operations

Manage and control materials supply ensuring consistent availability to meet all operational requirements

Ensure the highest standards of work environment and health and safety is maintained at all times

• Logistics Control: Manage daily transport schedules, vehicle loading, and dispatch sequencing.
• Stock & Cold Room Integrity: Oversee accurate stock rotation, palletisation, and storage conditions.
• KPI & Cost Management: Monitor departmental targets, reduce product damage or shrinkage, and control operational costs.
• Compliance & Safety: Maintain full adherence to food hygiene regulations, health and safety laws, and retailer codes of practice.
• Team Leadership: Direct warehouse and dispatch staff, manage shift rotas, and handle onboarding or training. [1]

Experience

Experience managing all areas of Warehousing and Logistics operations within a high-volume environment. (Preferably food background)

Strong organisational skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills,

Skilled in leading and managing volume warehousing operations.

Skilled in Microsoft packages

Mon – Fri – Dayshift