Linehaul Dispatch Agent

FedEx; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Language courses

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Reduced-rate shipping

Career opportunities

Job summary

FedEx is excited to invite applications for a Dispatch Agent based in the UK. The role is 37.5 hours per week with a salary of £31,603.14 per annum, typically working 14:00–22:00, Monday to Friday.

You will help coordinate courier schedules, monitor daily delivery cycles, and support couriers to meet station goals. Join our team to contribute to efficient operations, maintain accurate records, and communicate with customers as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating a team in a busy transport or dispatch environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and PC skills.
• Good knowledge of geography and route planning.
• Strong focus on accuracy and detail in a pressurised setting.
• Capable of planning and organising work and time efficiently.
• Clear communication with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Preparing courier schedules and routes.
• Coordinating work distribution among couriers to meet station goals.
• Monitoring the daily delivery cycle and updating systems with accurate information.
• Providing support to the couriers and resolving issues.
• Contacting customers for additional information or to advise on service issues.
• Reporting issues and compiling productivity and performance reports.

Skills

Team coordination

Microsoft Office

Geographical knowledge

Attention to detail

Planning & organising

Stakeholder communication

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Dispatch Agent Working:

37.5 hours per week

Salary £31,603.14 pa

Hours of work 1400-2200 Monday to Friday

Who We Are

FedEx is the largest express transportation company in the world, connecting more than 220 countries and territories. We work every moment to deliver the most important package of someone’s day. Our team of passionate people know their day-to-day work is invaluable in delivering outstanding experience to our customers. 530,000 team members strong, we are as diverse as the world we serve. We love what we do, and we do it well. Our reach is big, and so are our dreams. Join us and let's write our next chapter together.

What You Will Be Doing

• Preparing courier schedules and routes
• Coordinating the distribution of work amongst couriers helping them to achieve station's operational goals in the most efficient way
• Monitoring the daily delivery cycle, updating systems with accurate information to ensure correct execution of the daily pick-up and delivery assignments
• Providing support to the couriers and assisting them with issues resolution
• Contacting customers when needed to obtain additional information or advise on potential service-related issues
• Proactively reporting any issues that occurred during the daily delivery cycle to the management and compiling reports on station's productivity, volumes and performance

What Do You Bring With You

• Experience in co-ordinating a team in a busy transport and / or dispatch environment an advantage
• Good Microsoft Office & PC skills
• Good geographical knowledge
• Focused on accuracy and attention to detail
• Driven to solve problems while using planning and organizing skills
• Able to communicate and align with different stakeholders
• Ability to manage own and teams time effectively with attention to detail in a pressurised environment

What Do We Offer

• Attractive compensation package
• Training to get you started and on-the-job learning opportunities
• Extensive learning resources to further develop your skills and knowledge, including online language courses
• Tuition Assistance Program (*applicable for FedEx positions with a permanent contract)
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family in difficult life situations
• Employee reduced-rate shipping
• Great career opportunities
• FedEx is one of the worlds most admired companies and trusted brands year after year

Bring your ideas, individuality, and dreams to our global community. Feel good about where you work. Choose your career path - we’re ready to invest in your development. Join FedEx.

Diversity & Inclusion is more than the workplace. It’s the cultures we celebrate, the dreams we inspire, and creating a global community where everyone is accepted. At FedEx, diversity and inclusion happens because we do it together.

FedEx in the UK is Disability Confident ‘Committed’

FedEx was built on a philosophy that puts people first, one we take seriously. We are an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce in which we provide growth opportunities for all

Our Company

FedEx is one of the world's largest express transportation companies and has consistently been selected as one of the top 10 World’s Most Admired Companies by "Fortune" magazine. Every day FedEx delivers for its customers with transportation and business solutions, serving more than 220 countries and territories around the globe. We can serve this global network due to our outstanding team of FedEx team members, who are tasked with making every FedEx experience outstanding.

Our Philosophy

The People-Service-Profit philosophy (P-S-P) describes the principles that govern every FedEx decision, policy or activity. FedEx takes care of our people; they, in turn, deliver the impeccable service demanded by our customers, who reward us with the profitability necessary to secure our future. The essential element in making the People-Service-Profit philosophy such a positive force for the company is where we close the circle, and return these profits back into the business, and invest back in our people. Our success in the industry is attributed to our people. Through our P-S-P philosophy, we have a work environment that encourages team members to be innovative in delivering the highest possible quality of service to our customers. We care for their well-being, and value their contributions to the company.

Our Culture

Our culture is important for many reasons, and we intentionally bring it to life through our behaviors, actions and activities in every part of the world. The FedEx culture and values have been a cornerstone of our success and growth since we began in the early 1970’s. While other companies can copy our systems, infrastructure and processes, our culture makes us unique and is often a differentiating factor as we compete and grow in today’s global marketplace.

Equity, Opportunity & Diversity (EO&D)

Our greatest asset at FedEx is our people. We are committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, and offer equal opportunities, fairness, and respect to all regardless of who you are. We encourage you to apply even if you feel your experience does not align with all aspects in the job description as you could be exactly who we need for this or another opportunity.

We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, age, genetic information, citizenship, disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under international and national laws and regulations. We reasonably accommodate team members and third parties to ensure equal access, inclusion, and fairness across all protected characteristics.