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Warehouse Despatch Manager

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Devon and Torbay

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 50,000

Full time

Yesterday
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Job summary

A leading logistics company in the UK is seeking an experienced Warehouse Despatch Manager to lead operations at a high-volume site in Paignton. The role involves supervising daily despatch activities, managing warehouse teams, and ensuring high standards of accuracy and compliance. The ideal candidate has proven experience in despatch management, strong leadership skills, and a background in Continuous Improvement. This opportunity offers a supportive environment and autonomy to improve operations.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Autonomy in decision-making
Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in warehouse or despatch management, ideally within FMCG or high-volume fulfilment.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams.
  • Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Lead day-to-day despatch operations and ensure timely order fulfillment.
  • Manage and develop warehouse teams across multiple functions.
  • Oversee goods-out processes for accuracy and compliance.

Skills

Warehouse management
Leadership
Problem-solving
Organisational skills
Health & safety standards

Tools

Warehouse management systems
Job description

A well‑established business is looking for an experienced and energetic Warehouse Despatch Manager to lead operations at its busy Paignton site. бус этой opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast‑moving environment and takes pride in delivering accurate, efficient, and high‑quality service.

With a well-established, experienced team, you will have no problem with expertise across the shopfloor. Leaning on this and utilising this to help the business drive forward with process, and service levels will be a great opportunity for the right person.

The RoleReserve
  • Leading day‑to‑day despatch operations to ensure vlieorders are picked, packed, and shipped on time
  • Managing and developing warehouse teams Hydro across multiple functions.
  • Overseeing goods‑out processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and excellent customer service
  • Maintaining stock integrity through effective systems use and regular checks
  • Driving continuous improvement across workflow, productivity, and safety
  • Working closely with production, customer service, and the wider logistics teams to keep operations running smoothly
What's on OfferReservation
  • A key leadership role within a respected and growing UK business
  • A well‑paid job, with autonomy to run things how you want
  • The chance to shape and improve despatch operations at a high‑volume site
  • A supportive, collaborative working environment where ideas are encouraged
  • A Monday to Friday role, with some seasonal fluctuation
  • About You Reservation
    • Proven experience in warehouse or despatch management, ideally within FMCG, Food/Fresh Produce, or high‑volume fulfilment.
    • Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and support teams.
    • Excellent organisational and problem‑solving abilities
    • Confidence using warehouse systems and working with performance data
    • A background in Continuous Improvement projects would be ideal.
    • A solid understanding of health & safety standards and best practice

    If you are up for the next challenge please apply via the link or email me, via lawrence@morepeople.co.uk

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