Despatch Team Leader – Fast-Paced Food Warehouse

Barfoots of Botley

Bognor Regis

On-site

GBP 26,000 - 34,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Company pension
Life assurance
Free onsite parking
24/7 GP service
Employee Assistance Programme
Learning & development opportunities

Job summary

Barfoots of Botley is seeking a motivated Despatch Team Leader to oversee daily despatch operations and drive high standards of safety, quality and customer service. You will lead a team, coordinate workload, and collaborate with Production, Farm teams and transport providers to ensure smooth product flow and on‑time deliveries.

The role offers leadership development, hands-on management experience, and exposure to a fast-paced fresh produce environment.

Qualifications

  • Experience in a warehouse, logistics, FMCG or manufacturing environment.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and spoken English.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office and data handling.
  • Ability to prioritise workloads, solve problems and make decisions under pressure.
  • Excellent organisation and a proactive, hands‑on approach.
  • Positive attitude with the ability to motivate and support others.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, motivate and coordinate the day-to-day activities of the Despatch team, ensuring orders are picked, loaded and despatched safely, accurately and on time.
  • Plan workloads, monitor performance and provide coaching to help the team deliver their best.
  • Work with Production, Farm teams and transport providers to ensure efficient product flow and on‑time deliveries.
  • Produce load plans and delivery documentation with accurate stock control and traceability.
  • Champion food safety, quality, GMP and Health & Safety standards via audits, checks and SOP compliance.
  • Support stock control, investigate incidents and hazards, and promote a safe working environment.
  • Drive continuous improvement and provide cover for the Despatch Supervisor when needed.

Skills

Warehouse/Logistics experience
Communication skills
Microsoft Office
Organisational skills
Problem solving under pressure
Leadership potential

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Barfoots of Botley is seeking a motivated Despatch Team Leader to oversee daily despatch operations and drive high standards of safety, quality and customer service. You will lead a team, coordinate workload, and collaborate with Production, Farm teams and transport providers to ensure smooth product flow and on‑time deliveries.

The role offers leadership development, hands-on management experience, and exposure to a fast-paced fresh produce environment.

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