Night Shift Despatch Team Lead - FMCG Logistics

Branston Potatoes; Bath; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus scheme

Enhanced pension contributions

Life Assurance & critical illness

Onsite Parking

Free fruit & potatoes

Electric salary sacrifice car scheme

Job summary

Branston Potatoes in Bath is seeking a proactive Despatch Team Leader to manage our despatch team during nights. You will ensure accurate picking, full and on-time dispatch, and uphold quality standards while coordinating with other departments to deliver excellent service.

You will lead by example, support continuous improvement, and ensure Health & Safety and food hygiene standards are met. The role requires strong leadership, clear communication, and a hands-on approach in a fast-paced FMCG

Qualifications

• Experience supervising despatch, warehouse or logistics teams.
• Strong written and spoken English.
• Excellent numeracy and attention to detail.
• Good Microsoft Office skills, including email and database systems.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Experience of stock control and inventory management.
• Counterbalance Forklift Licence.
• Experience within a fast‑moving consumer goods (FMCG) manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and manage the day-to-day performance of the despatch team against departmental KPIs.
• Ensure all customer orders are dispatched on time, in full and to the required quality standards.
• Maintain stock rotation procedures to minimise errors, waste and stock splits.
• Ensure all pre-use inspections are completed on trailers and MHE, reporting any defects immediately.
• Escalate any potential delays, shortages or operational issues promptly, identifying root causes and supporting solutions.
• Complete all despatch paperwork accurately and ensure systems are used correctly.
• Investigate stock and system discrepancies, identifying improvements to prevent repeat issues.
• Deliver effective shift handovers to ensure operational continuity.
• Provide hands‑on operational support whenever required to ensure customer deliveries are achieved.
• Support overtime requirements to cover holidays and sickness when necessary.
• Promote continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to increase efficiency within the despatch operation.
• Ensure full compliance with all Health & Safety, Food Safety and Hygiene standards at all times.
• Work collaboratively with other departments to ensure effective communication and smooth operations.

Skills

Team leadership

English proficiency

Numeracy

MS Office

Communication skills

Stock control

Data analysis

Forklift licence

FMCG experience

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Branston Potatoes in Bath is seeking a proactive Despatch Team Leader to manage our despatch team during nights. You will ensure accurate picking, full and on-time dispatch, and uphold quality standards while coordinating with other departments to deliver excellent service.

You will lead by example, support continuous improvement, and ensure Health & Safety and food hygiene standards are met. The role requires strong leadership, clear communication, and a hands-on approach in a fast-paced FMCG