Despatch Team Leader - Backshift

Albert Bartlett; Boston; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long Service Awards

Employee of the Month & On the Spot

Discounted Staff Sales

Life Assurance

Free Wellbeing Services

Retailer Discount Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Wellbeing & Engagement Events

Free Parking

Job summary

Albert Bartlett is recruiting for a Despatch Team Leader on the backshift at our Boston packing site in Lincolnshire. The role is Sunday to Thursday, 18:00–02:15, with a rate of £14.49 per hour plus 50p backshift premium.

You will manage the despatch workload, liaise with managers, ensure loads are despatched correctly and supervise a small team in a safe, efficient operation. Forklift license and previous forklift experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading a despatch/warehouse team.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work on a fixed backshift.
• Willingness to adhere to safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage despatch workload on the shift to ensure tasks are covered.
• Liaise with Despatch Manager and Production teams to cover duties.
• Ensure loads are built and despatched correctly with proper paperwork.
• Lead and motivate the team to maintain safe, efficient operations.
• Ensure a clean working environment at all times.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Physical fitness

Tools

Forklift license

Job description

Albert Bartlett is a progressive British family brand, established in 1948 and dedicated to providing quality potatoes for delicious meals.

We want Albert Bartlett to be a world famous household brand, renowned for quality and expertise in own label and branded potatoes and potato products.

We aim to be an innovative and improving company that exceeds our customers’ expectations while operating in an environmentally responsible and sustainable way.

We are currently recruiting for a Despatch Team Leader working on our backshift at our potato packing site in Boston, Lincolnshire.

Shift & Hours of work: Sunday to Thursday - Fixed Shift, working 18:00hrs to 02:15hrs

Salary: £14.49 per hour (plus 50p per hour backshift premium)

Responsibilities

• Manage workload of the despatch team on the relevant shift to ensure skills are spread correctly to ensure all aspects of the despatch operation run efficiently

• Liaise with the Despatch Manager and Production Manager/Shift Leader/Manager as required to ensure any other tasks are covered such as loading / unloading of equipment

• Ensure loads are built and despatched correctly by managing staff in the department

• Check paperwork to ensure all loads are despatched accurately

• Ensure all loads are labelled correctly and are despatched with the correct paperwork

• Highlight training and resource needs within the team to your Manager and Production management teams

• Communicate issues with loading to the Supply Chain

• Communicate with production team on shortages and production plans to enable an efficient despatch operation

• Ensure a clean working environment at all times within the dept

• Be proficient to take the delivery notes in accordance with the relevant SO.

• Create and agree load plans with external hauliers to ensure product is despatched in a timely manner

• Liaise with hauliers to ensure loads are despatched as required.

• Valid Forklift Truck License is required.

• Previous experience operating forklifts in a warehouse or manufacturing setting is preferred.

• Ability to lead, motivate and organise a team.

• Good communication skills and collaborative approach

• Physical fitness and capability to handle lifting and moving heavy items.

• Commitment to following safety standards and procedures at all times.

• Long Service Awards

• Employee of the Month & On the Spot Awards

• Discounted Staff Sales

• Life Assurance

• Access to Free Wellbeing Services (inc. counselling and financial advice).

• Retailer Discount Scheme

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Wellbeing & Engagement Events throughout the year

• Free Parking