Dispatch Supervisor (Nights)

Menzies Distribution Solutions; Broxbourne; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company is looking for a Night Dispatch Supervisor in Broxbourne. You will manage the night shift operations, ensuring safety and efficiency while leading your team to meet customer demands. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in logistics, a UK driving licence, and strong problem-solving skills. This role provides opportunities for growth and a range of benefits including a workplace pension and paid charity volunteer days.

Benefits

20 days of holiday

Paid volunteer day

Workplace pension scheme

Exclusive discounts

Unique industry training

Healthcare cash plan

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Distribution or Logistics.
• Full and valid UK driving licence required.
• Experience in delivering operational KPIs.
• Ability to manage tasks under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage the site safely and efficiently.
• Provide training and manage team performance.
• Liaise with New Business Partners.
• Update TMS daily for route management.

Skills

Team management

Problem-solving

KPI management

Prioritization

Computer literacy

Job description

Night Dispatch Supervisor

Menzies Distribution Solutions has an excellent opportunity for a Night Dispatch Supervisor to join our team based in Broxbourne. You will play an integral part in the efficient delivery of our night shift operations, working closely with the Operations Manager to create a customer-centric environment and ensure the efficiency of our operations where often no two days provide the same challenge.

THE DETAILS:

• Shift Pattern: 4 On/4 Off Nights
• Salary:£31,500 Per Annum
• Hours: 19:00-07:00
• Free Onsite Gym
• Parking Onsite
• Monthly Pay

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Ensure the site is managed safely, efficiently and is compliant with all legal requirements
• Manage and motivate the team to meet customer timescales and improved productivity
• Provide ‘hand over report’ to oncoming Shift Manager
• Ensure inductions are carried out for all new staff
• Provide training to all staff and contractors to ensure they are able to undertake their duties effectively, efficiently and safely
• Define and agree goals (KPI’s), timelines and performance with your team
• Review team performance against agreed goals (KPI’s) through regular 1:1’s, identifying training needs and required support
• Liaise with New Business Partners to develop and integrate new business opportunities
• Driver pre and de brief
• Ensuring compliance is maintained throughout the sites in relation to drivers and fleet
• Updating our TMS daily in order to track and manage our routes

WHAT YOU NEED

1. A minimum of 2 years of relevant working experience within a Distribution or Logistics position
2. A full and valid UK driving Licence
3. Experience of delivering expanding operational KPI’s.
4. A practical approach to prioritisation of daily tasks and keeping a cool head under pressure
5. A Common-sense approach to problem-solving
6. Computer literate and able to switch from computer to computer
7. Prioritise and managing tasks in a pressurised environment

Benefits

• Time For You:Relax with 20 days of holiday.
• Give Back:Receive a paid day to volunteer for a charity of your choice.
• Appreciating You & Others:Celebrate special moments with Value Awards! Driver of the Year Awards, with 3 days paid leave for our finalists, including a fun filled day out for you and your partner and attendance to the awards ceremony with guest speakers.
• Your Future:Join our contributory workplace pension scheme for financial security.
• Exclusive Discounts:Through your Healthcare Cash Plan you will have access to a discount portal, where you can make savings on travel and hotels, cinema tickets, days out and much more. We also offer 20% off your mobile line rental at EE!
• Progression & Training:Unique Industry Training such as: LST, Moffett, Manual Handling, Double Decker & Load Security. A paid day leave per year for your periodic CPC Training provided by us.
• Health & Wellness:Healthcare Cash Plan, allowing you to claim cash back on a range of healthcare products and services including dental, optical, chiropody, and specialist consultations, tests, and scans. In addition to this there is Virtual GP access, On-Demand Physio, Gym Discounts, Online Health Assessments & 24/7 Counselling.

INCLUSION

Menzies Distribution Solutions is committed to creating a fair and inclusive environment where employees feel safe, proud and valued. We encourage ways of working that treat everyone fairly and with respect, and we look to create opportunities to improve the diversity of our workforce across all areas of the business.

We seek to attract and recruit people from the widest talent pool, who reflect the society in which we work. And we aim to encourage an inclusive culture where people can feel empowered to be the very best they can be, and to reach their full potential creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business and as an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we're open to flexible working arrangements where appropriate.