Backshift Despatch Supervisor (Forklift-Certified)

Albert Bartlett; Boston; On-site; PHP 2,538,000 - 2,792,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long Service Awards

Employee of the Month & On the Spot

Discounted Staff Sales

Life Assurance

Free Wellbeing Services

Retailer Discount Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Wellbeing & Engagement Events

Free Parking

Job summary

Albert Bartlett is recruiting a Despatch Supervisor for the backshift at our Boston, Lincolnshire site. The role runs Sunday to Thursday, 18:00–02:15, with a base rate of £13.96 per hour plus a £0.50 backshift premium.

You will support the Despatch Team Leader to optimise workload, ensure accurate despatches and maintain safety standards. Key requirements include a valid Forklift Truck License, prior forklift experience, team leadership abilities, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Ability to lead, motivate and organise a team.
• Good communication skills and collaborative approach.
• Physical fitness and capability to handle lifting and moving heavy items.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Despatch Team Leader in managing workload of the despatch team on the relevant shift to ensure skills are spread correctly to ensure all aspects of the despatch operation run efficiently.
• Ensure loads are built and despatched correctly by managing staff in the department
• Check paperwork to ensure all loads are despatched accurately
• Ensure all loads are labelled correctly and are despatched with the correct paperwork
• Communicate issues with loading to the Supply Chain
• Communicate with production team on shortages and production plans to enable an efficient despatch operation
• Ensure a clean working environment at all times within the dept
• Be proficient to take the delivery notes in accordance with the relevant SO.
• Create and agree load plans with external hauliers to ensure product is despatched in a timely manner
• Liaise with hauliers to ensure loads are despatched as required.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Forklift operation

Tools

Forklift License

Job description

Albert Bartlett is recruiting a Despatch Supervisor for the backshift at our Boston, Lincolnshire site. The role runs Sunday to Thursday, 18:00–02:15, with a base rate of £13.96 per hour plus a £0.50 backshift premium.

You will support the Despatch Team Leader to optimise workload, ensure accurate despatches and maintain safety standards. Key requirements include a valid Forklift Truck License, prior forklift experience, team leadership abilities, and strong communication.