Distribution & Dispatch Team Lead

Site; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medicash Health Cover

24/7 Virtual GP

Christmas Shutdown

Gym & Retail Discounts

Long Service Awards

Group Life Insurance

Cycle to Work

Scottish Widows Pension

Wycombe Wanderers Box Access

Employee Assistance Programme

Career Development

CSR initiatives

Social events

Job summary

Origin is seeking a Distribution Supervisor in the United Kingdom to lead the distribution team, ensuring orders are complete and ready for dispatch, while maintaining high quality before loading. The role supports cross-site movement and overseas shipments, with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.

You will oversee drivers, stock locations and documentation, promote a safe work environment, and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Two years' experience in a Team Leader or Supervisory role.
• Experience within a warehouse, logistics, transport or distribution environment.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident leading and motivating a team.
• Able to work under pressure and prioritise effectively.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Team management qualifications are desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Leading, motivating and supporting the Distribution team to achieve daily targets.
• Ensuring customer orders are complete, accurate and ready for dispatch on time.
• Carrying out quality checks to ensure products are free from damage or defects before loading.
• Coordinating the movement of products between our sites and preparing overseas shipments.
• Supporting drivers and customers with loading and collections when required.
• Monitoring stock locations and investigating any missing items.
• Maintaining accurate paperwork and ensuring all documentation is completed correctly.
• Promoting a safe working environment and ensuring Health & Safety procedures are followed.
• Investigating service issues and working with the team to prevent repeat problems.
• Carrying out team meetings, appraisals and supporting training and development.

Skills

Team leadership

People management

Warehouse logistics

Attention to detail

IT skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Origin is seeking a Distribution Supervisor in the United Kingdom to lead the distribution team, ensuring orders are complete and ready for dispatch, while maintaining high quality before loading. The role supports cross-site movement and overseas shipments, with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.

You will oversee drivers, stock locations and documentation, promote a safe work environment, and drive continuous improvement.