Despatch Team Leader

Asthon A/S; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading North Wales manufacturer seeks a Despatch Team Leader in Wrexham. This permanent role requires strong leadership in export and distribution, overseeing daily operations, team management, and compliance with logistics regulations. A competitive salary and a generous benefits package are offered, along with opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Annual company bonus

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an export/distribution leadership role is essential.
• Knowledge of temperature-controlled logistics or dangerous goods is desirable.
• Comfortable using ERP systems and managing despatch documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of the Despatch Department.
• Oversee order processing and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Manage a team of 6–8 staff and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Planning

Attention to detail

Safety focus

Operational excellence

Job description

Recruit4staff is proud to be representing their client, a leading North Wales manufacturer, in their search for a Despatch Team Leader to work at their site in Wrexham.

For the successful Despatch Team Leader, our client is offering:

• Salary of circa £40,000 per annum DOE
• Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm (flexibility required)
• Permanent role with a progressive company
• Annual company bonus
• Generous benefits package
• Great company culture
  
  

The Role – Despatch Team Leader

• Lead and coordinate the daily operations of the Despatch Department
• Oversee UK and international order processing, including commercial and non-commercial shipments.
• Ensure compliance with the Known Consignor Scheme, hazardous goods regulations, and all export documentation requirements.
• Liaise with couriers, customers, QA teams, and regulatory bodies to maintain smooth and compliant despatch operations.
• Manage temperature-controlled logistics and ERP-based despatch documentation
• Lead and support a team of 6–8 staff, ensuring effective coaching, training, and performance management.
• Drive continuous improvement, support audits, and maintain facility systems and regulatory compliance.
  
  

What our client is looking for in a Despatch Team Leader:

• Previous experience in an export/distribution leadership role within a highly regulated industry – ESSENTIAL
• A proactive, detail-oriented leader with strong communication and planning skills
• Experience with temperature-controlled logistics, or dangerous goods handling – DESIRABLE
• Comfortable using ERP systems and managing despatch documentation
• A team player with a strong focus on safety, accuracy, and operational excellence
  
  

Key Skills Or Similar Job Titles

Despatch Supervisor, Logistics Team Leader, Shipping Manager, Warehouse Supervisor, Export Team Leader, Distribution Manager

Commutable From

Wrexham, Chester, Oswestry, Mold, Deeside, Ellesmere Port, Shrewsbury, North Wales, Wirral, Flint

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