Night Despatch Section Lead – Freezer

William Jackson Food Group Limited

Nelson

On-site

GBP 26,000 - 34,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Volunteering day off
Generous product discounts
Cycle to Work Scheme
Employee assistance services
Free meals every few months

Job summary

A leading UK food distributor is seeking a Despatch Section Leader (Nights) to oversee operations in the Night Warehouse Team. The role entails ensuring timely and accurate order picking while coaching team members. Strong communication, problem-solving, and operational management skills are essential. The position offers excellent benefits, including volunteering days, product discounts, and employee assistance services. Join us to help deliver quality food across the UK.

Qualifications

  • Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel) and Wellocks operational system.
  • Able to multi-task and exhibit excellent communication, supervisory and customer service skills.
  • Capable of identifying problems and resolving them in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily operations ensuring accurate and timely order picking.
  • Review daily pick errors with team members.
  • Maintain productivity standards and assess equipment needs.
  • Foster a positive working environment and maintain team effectiveness.

Skills

Strong communication skills
Problem-solving skills
Multi-tasking
Supervisory skills
Customer service skills

Tools

MS Office
Wellocks operational system

Job description

A leading UK food distributor is seeking a Despatch Section Leader (Nights) to oversee operations in the Night Warehouse Team. The role entails ensuring timely and accurate order picking while coaching team members. Strong communication, problem-solving, and operational management skills are essential. The position offers excellent benefits, including volunteering days, product discounts, and employee assistance services. Join us to help deliver quality food across the UK.
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