Warehouse Despatch Manager

MorePeople; Paignton; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing UK business is seeking an experienced Warehouse Despatch Manager for its Paignton site. This role involves leading despatch operations, managing teams, and ensuring efficient order processing. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a background in high-volume fulfilment, and a commitment to health & safety standards. This is an opportunity to shape and improve operations in a supportive environment, working Monday to Friday, with a competitive salary.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Autonomy in role

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day despatch operations ensuring timely order processing.
• Manage and develop warehouse teams to enhance performance.
• Oversee goods‑out processes for accuracy and compliance.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organisational abilities

Problem-solving skills

Warehouse systems usage

Understanding of health & safety standards

Job description

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

The Role

• Leading day‑to‑day despatch operations to ensure orders are picked, packed, and shipped on time
• Managing and developing warehouse teams 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 Offer

• 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

• 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