Driver And Dispatch Manager

Equals One; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Four-day working week

Job summary

Equals One is seeking an experienced Driver and Dispatch Manager in Harrogate to oversee day-to-day delivery operations, lead a driver team and coordinate a fleet of eight vans. The role blends packing, driving, dispatch and fleet coordination with hands-on leadership during night shifts.

The role involves packing, planning routes, supervising drivers, and ensuring on-time deliveries while maintaining records and vehicle checks. Night work is central to the schedule.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in transport, delivery or logistics operations.
• Experience supervising or leading drivers or an operational team.
• Experience coordinating delivery routes, schedules or dispatch.
• Full UK driving licence and strong organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Pack products during the first hours of each shift.
• Load, dispatch and ensure orders are ready for delivery.
• Coordinate daily delivery schedules and dispatch staff.
• Lead the driver team and monitor performance.
• Maintain and coordinate fleet of eight vans and vehicle records.
• Respond promptly to delivery or transport issues.

Skills

Delivery operations

Team leadership

Route coordination

Fleet management

UK driving licence

Problem solving

Communication skills

Hands-on approach

Job description

Driver and Dispatch Manager Equals OneHarrogate, North Yorkshire, England

Driver and Dispatch Manager

£16.00 per hour + £3.00 per hour unsocial hours supplement between 11pm and 6am

Full-time | 40 hours per week

Wednesday to Saturday | Approx. midnight–10am

We are looking for an experienced Driver and Dispatch Manager to take responsibility for our day-to-day delivery operation, lead our team of drivers and help manage our fleet of eight company vans.

This is a very hands‑on role combining packing, driving, dispatch, team supervision and fleet coordination.

The first 2–3 hours of each shift are focused on getting products packed and ready for delivery. This is a team effort, with everyone pitching in to make sure orders are prepared, loaded and ready to leave on time.

From there, you will help coordinate the delivery operation, regularly complete delivery routes yourself and lead the driver team, while ensuring vehicles are properly maintained and the overall operation runs smoothly.

This is not a desk‑based management position, so we're looking for someone who enjoys being actively involved in the day‑to‑day operation and leading by example.

The Role

Working closely with our Logistics Manager, you will help ensure our bakery products are packed, loaded and delivered to customers safely, efficiently and on time.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Working alongside the team to pack products during the first 2–3 hours of each shift
• Making sure orders are prepared and ready for loading and dispatch
• Coordinating daily delivery schedules and dispatching drivers
• Regularly completing delivery routes yourself
• Supervising and providing day‑to‑day support to the driver team
• Planning routes and allocating drivers and vehicles
• Responding quickly to delivery, staffing or transport issues
• Monitoring driver performance using vehicle tracking information
• Helping onboard and train new drivers
• Maintaining accurate delivery, vehicle and operational records
• Liaising with customers and colleagues regarding deliveries and service updates
• Identifying opportunities to improve routes, processes and operational efficiency

Fleet Management

You will also help manage our fleet of eight electric and diesel vans, including:

Coordinating servicing, MOTs, repairs and maintenance

Carrying out regular vehicle checks

Ensuring vehicles remain safe, roadworthy and compliant

Monitoring mileage, fuel usage and vehicle performance

Maintaining insurance, tax and maintenance documentation

Managing vehicle allocations

Ensuring appropriate health & safety and transport procedures are followed

About You

We're looking for someone with previous experience in a delivery, transport, logistics or similar operational environment who is ready to take responsibility for both people and day‑to‑day operations.

Ideally, you will have:

Previous experience within transport, delivery, distribution or logistics

Experience supervising, coordinating or leading drivers or an operational team

Experience coordinating delivery routes, schedules or dispatch operations

Experience looking after vehicles or a small fleet

A full UK driving licence

Strong organisational and problem‑solving skills

Confidence making decisions and dealing with operational issues

Good communication and people‑management skills

A practical, hands‑on approach and willingness to pitch in wherever needed

The ability to work effectively during permanent night and early‑morning hours

Previous experience as a Transport Supervisor, Dispatch Supervisor, Fleet Supervisor, Lead Driver, Senior Delivery Driver or in a similar operational role could be particularly relevant.

Hours and Pay

The role works four 10‑hour shifts per week, Wednesday to Saturday, approximately midnight to 10am.

The standard rate is £16.00 per hour, with an additional £3.00 per hour unsocial hours supplement for hours worked between 11pm and 6am.

What We Offer

• £16.00 per hour
• Additional £3.00 per hour for hours worked between 11pm and 6am
• Four‑day working week
• Free on‑site parking
• A varied role combining packing, driving, logistics, fleet coordination and team leadership
• The opportunity to take ownership of an important part of our day‑to‑day operation

If you have experience in transport or delivery operations, enjoy leading people and are happy to roll your sleeves up and work alongside the team, we'd be pleased to hear from you.