Despatch Operations Manager – Peak Logistics Leader

Angard Staffing Solutions Ltd; Livingston; Sur place; GBP 32 000 - 45 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Angard Staffing Solutions Ltd is recruiting Despatch Control Managers to support Royal Mail’s peak operation at Livingston Parcel Sort Centre, EH54 8AL, from the end of October. The role reports to the Parcel Sort Centre/Optimisation manager and focuses on managing transport and distribution within the PSC while leading a shift-based team.

Candidates should have experience in transport, logistics or distribution operations, strong decision-making, and excellent communication and IT literacy.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport, logistics or distribution operations.
• Strong decision-making in operational environments.
• Ability to lead and motivate teams on shift.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Able to use operational reporting tools and IT systems.
• Understanding of compliance, safety and performance management.

Responsabilités

• Manage transport and distribution operations within the Parcel Sort Centre.
• Maintain safe, compliant, legal operations.
• Lead despatch bays and vehicle movements.
• Ensure planned network departures and Move-to-Time compliance.
• Maximise vehicle utilisation and load fill.
• Manage contractor driver attendance and escalation of no-shows.
• Monitor performance and implement corrective actions.
• Lead operational teams on shift and manage risks and contingencies.
• Support peak-period delivery of the operational work plan.

Connaissances

Transport operations

Leadership

Shift management

Stakeholder management

IT literacy

Description du poste

Angard Staffing Solutions Ltd is recruiting Despatch Control Managers to support Royal Mail’s peak operation at Livingston Parcel Sort Centre, EH54 8AL, from the end of October. The role reports to the Parcel Sort Centre/Optimisation manager and focuses on managing transport and distribution within the PSC while leading a shift-based team.

Candidates should have experience in transport, logistics or distribution operations, strong decision-making, and excellent communication and IT literacy.