Employer:
Location:
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 4PY
Pay:
Meets national minimum wage
Contract Type:
Permanent
Hours:
Full time
Disability Confident:
No
Closing Date:
03/11/2026
About this job
Angard are currently recruiting multiple Despatch Control Managers to support Royal Mail's peak operation at Stoke Parcel Sort Centre, ST6 4PY from the end of October.
This position will be reporting to the Parcel Sort Centre/Optimisation manager and responsible for the management of the transport and distribution operations within the Parcel Sort Centre.
Responsible for leading and motivating the team to create high performance and commitment.
Ensuring work plan is achieved through managing pipeline interfaces.
Key Responsibilities Successful candidates will be responsible for: Managing transport and distribution operations within the PSC Maintaining safe, compliant and legal operations Managing despatch bays and vehicle movements Ensuring planned network departures and Move-to-Time compliance Maximising vehicle utilisation and load fill Managing contractor driver attendance and escalation of no-shows Monitoring operational performance and implementing corrective actions Leading and motivating operational teams on shift Managing risks, contingencies and service failures Supporting delivery of the operational work plan and Peak service commitments Candidate Profile Royal Mail is seeking applicants who can operate confidently within a transport and logistics environment and who: Have experience of transport, logistics or distribution operations Demonstrate strong operational decision-making skills Can work independently and take ownership of issues Possess excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Are capable of leading operational teams in a fast-paced environment Have strong IT literacy and can utilise operational reporting tools Understand compliance, safety and operational performance management Previous experience in transport control, logistics management, despatch operations, network operations or similar supervisory/management environments is highly desirable.
Working Pattern The requirement is intended to support a 24-hour operation, covering: Early Shift Late Shift Night Shift Candidates must be flexible and capable of supporting operational requirements throughout the Peak period and we're flexible to consider different shift patterns including 12hrs etc.
Pay Rates Shift Pay Rate
- Early Shift (Mon-Sun) £23.00 per hour
- Late Shift (Mon-Sun) £23.00 per hour
- Night Shift (Mon-Sun) £27.00 per hour
- Bank Holiday £33.00 per hour
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Royal Mail - Despatch Control Manager - Stoke employer: Angard Staffing
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