Despatch Manager

Location: Branston

Despatch Manager

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Despatch Manager

Shift
- Full time
- Monday
- Friday 08:00-17:00

Location
- Onsite, Lincoln

Salary- £45,428 DOE

Are you an experienced leader in despatch operations looking for your next challenge in a fast-paced FMCG environment? We’re looking for a Despatch Manager to lead and manage our despatch function, ensuring efficient operations that meet customer, quality, and safety standards—while inspiring and leading a high-performing team.

The Opportunity

As Despatch Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring orders are fulfilled accurately and on time, resources are optimised, and operations meet both internal and external standards including BRC and customer audits. You’ll also be a key voice in driving continuous improvement across our despatch processes.

What You’ll Be Doing

* Leading the Despatch department to meet health & safety, quality, and efficiency targets

* Downloading customer orders and planning vehicle despatches

* Managing trailer/equipment availability and fleet asset maintenance

* Monitoring KPIs to drive cost control and labour efficiency

* Ensuring compliance with audits, training, and SOPs

* Coordinating with internal teams, contractors, and customers to maintain service levels

* Managing offsite storage operations during peak periods, ensuring efficient use of external facilities and seamless coordination with internal teams

* Overseeing the Fresh department’s MHE (Materials Handling Equipment), tracking and trending spend including repairs and servicing, and identifying opportunities for cost savings

* Leading initiatives to improve performance in areas such as equipment utilisation, operational efficiency, and reliability

* Championing Branston’s How We Do Business values every day

What You’ll Bring

* Preferred:
Minimum 2 years in a management role within FMCG

* Essential:
Proficient in Microsoft Office and email communication

* Essential:
Excellent leadership, communication, and people-management skills

* Essential: A proactive, organised mindset with a strong focus on operational excellence and team development

Benefits

* 4.5 working week, finishing at 12:30pm on a Friday

* 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

* Company bonus scheme

* Enhanced pension contributions

* Life Assurance & critical illness cover

* Onsite Parking

* Discounts platform

* Long service celebrations

* Employee Assistance Programme

* Free fruit & potatoes

* Electric salary sacrifice car scheme

* Flu vaccines

* Refer a friend scheme

Why Join Us?

You’ll be part of a business that values integrity, continuous improvement, and team spirit. We invest in our people and offer plenty of opportunities for professional development and career progression