Despatch Team Leader – Fast-Paced Food Warehouse

Barfoots of Botley; Bognor Regis; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

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.