At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise nightshift despatch operations and ensure timely delivery of customer orders.
- Company: Join a successful FMCG business with a strong focus on quality and safety.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hands-on experience, and opportunities for career growth.
- Other info: Work Monday to Friday nights with a supportive team culture.
- Why this job: Lead a dynamic team and make a real impact in a fast-paced environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in despatch or logistics and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
Nightshift Despatch Supervisor
Fife, Scotland
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 DOE
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday
Shift Pattern: Monday - Thursday, 8:00pm - 4:30am, Friday, 6:00pm - 2:30am
About the Role
Alexander Steele are delighted to be supporting a successful FMCG business in the search for a Nightshift Despatch Supervisor. This is a hands-on supervisory role responsible for the smooth running of nightshift despatch operations, ensuring customer orders are accurately picked, packed and prepared for on-time delivery. Leading a small team, you will drive performance, maintain service levels, and ensure high standards of food safety, quality, and health & safety compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate the nightshift despatch operation to meet customer service and delivery targets.
- Ensure orders are accurately picked, packed, checked and prepared for dispatch.
- Manage shift priorities and resolve day-to-day operational issues to maintain service levels.
- Maintain compliance with food safety, quality, hygiene and health & safety standards.
- Liaise closely with production and transport teams to ensure efficient workflow and product availability.
- Monitor team performance, support training activities and promote a positive team culture.
- Complete shift handovers and maintain accurate operational records and documentation.
Candidate Requirements
- Previous experience within a despatch, warehouse, logistics, manufacturing or FMCG environment.
- Experience leading or supervising teams in a fast-paced operation.
- Strong organisational, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Good understanding of health & safety, food safety and quality standards.
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Contact Details:
Alexander Steele Recruitment Recruitment Team
