Despatch Team Leader (4-on/4-off) - Overtime

Staffline; Alconbury; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OnSite support

Canteen on site

Free car parking on site

Good links to public transport

PPE provided

Full training provided

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Staffline is recruiting for a Section Leader to join our team in Alconbury, United Kingdom. This full-time role follows a 4-on-4-off pattern, averaging 40.25 hours per week.

The pay rate is £14.50 per hour, with overtime at £18.13 per hour, and typical hours from 07:00 to 19:30. You will lead the despatch team, ensure accurate picking, packing and dispatch of customer orders, monitor KPIs, coach staff, and uphold health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in despatch, warehouse or logistics, preferably in a supervisory role.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day despatch operations and ensure orders are picked, packed and dispatched on time.
• Coordinate work across the despatch team to maintain productivity and meet targets.
• Monitor performance, coach staff and develop skills to improve performance.
• Ensure despatch documentation, including delivery notes and logs, is accurate.
• Collaborate with inventory and quality teams to maintain stock accuracy and flow of goods.
• Monitor KPIs such as order accuracy and on-time dispatch, driving continuous improvement.
• Maintain high health, safety and housekeeping standards within the despatch area.
• Support the Despatch Section Manager with planning, problem solving and process improvements.

Skills

Despatch leadership

Team supervision

Coaching

Time management

Communication

Tools

WMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Staffline is recruiting for a Section Leader to join our team in Alconbury, United Kingdom. This full-time role follows a 4-on-4-off pattern, averaging 40.25 hours per week.

The pay rate is £14.50 per hour, with overtime at £18.13 per hour, and typical hours from 07:00 to 19:30. You will lead the despatch team, ensure accurate picking, packing and dispatch of customer orders, monitor KPIs, coach staff, and uphold health and safety standards.