Despatch Supervisor - 4-on 4-off Shift | Forklift License

Albert Bartlett; Boston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long Service Awards

Staff Sales Discounts

Life Assurance

Wellbeing Services

Job summary

Albert Bartlett in Boston, Lincolnshire, is seeking a Despatch Supervisor to lead the despatch team on a rolling 4-on/4-off shift, from 06:00 to 18:00 at our Fresh potato packing site.

You will ensure loads are built and despatched accurately, manage staffing and workload, check paperwork, liaise with hauliers and production, and maintain a clean, safe working environment. A valid forklift truck license is required and previous forklift operation experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• A valid forklift truck license is required.
• Experience operating forklifts in a warehouse or manufacturing setting is preferred.
• Strong leadership and ability to motivate and organise a team.
• Good communication skills and collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Despatch Team Leader in managing workload on the relevant shift to ensure efficient operation.
• Ensure loads are built and despatched correctly by managing staff in the department.
• Check paperwork to ensure loads are despatched accurately.
• Ensure loads are labeled correctly and despatched with the correct paperwork.
• Communicate issues with loading to the Supply Chain and with production on shortages.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment within the department.
• Take delivery notes in accordance with relevant standard operating procedures.
• Create and agree load plans with external hauliers to ensure timely despatch.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Physical fitness

Forklift operation

Tools

Forklift truck (license)

Job description

Albert Bartlett in Boston, Lincolnshire, is seeking a Despatch Supervisor to lead the despatch team on a rolling 4-on/4-off shift, from 06:00 to 18:00 at our Fresh potato packing site.

You will ensure loads are built and despatched accurately, manage staffing and workload, check paperwork, liaise with hauliers and production, and maintain a clean, safe working environment. A valid forklift truck license is required and previous forklift operation experience is preferred.