Dispatch Team Leader
CV-LibraryTallington, LincolnshirepermanentPosted: 7 July 2026
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Tallington PE9 | Full-Time | Permanent | 2pm – 10pm Shift
Are you an experienced warehouse or yard professional looking to take the next step into a leadership role? Do you have a current FLT licence and enjoy leading by example in a fast-paced environment?
Our client, a leading international manufacturing business, is looking to recruit a Dispatch Working Team Leader to join their busy operation in Tallington. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established organisation that invests in its people and offers long-term career development.
The Role
Reporting to the Production Supervisor, you'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the dispatch yard. You'll lead a small team while remaining hands-on, ensuring customer orders are picked, loaded and dispatched accurately, safely and on time.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and motivate the dispatch and yard team to achieve daily operational targets.
* Ensure all activities are carried out safely and in line with Health & Safety procedures.
* Oversee accurate picking, stock control and efficient vehicle loading.
* Manage goods-in processes during your shift.
* Allocate workloads and ensure accurate job bookings.
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase productivity and efficiency.
* Coach, train and support team members to maximise performance.
* Maintain accurate stock and training records.
* Work closely with production and planning teams to meet customer delivery deadlines.
* Assist with stock counts and year-end inventory.
* Provide cover for other shift leaders when required.
What We're Looking For
To be successful in this role, you'll ideally have:
* A valid, up-to-date Forklift Truck (FLT) licence.
* Previous experience within a warehouse, dispatch or yard environment.
* Experience loading and unloading HGV vehicles.
* Previous supervisory or team leadership experience, or the confidence to step into a leadership role.
* Strong communication and organisational skills.
* Excellent attention to detail.
* A proactive approach with a strong commitment to health and safety.
What's on Offer
* Permanent full-time opportunity.
* Monday to Friday, 2pm–10pm shift.
* Career progression with a successful global manufacturing business.
* Supportive working environment with ongoing training and development.
* The opportunity to lead a motivated team within a growing operation.
If you're a hands-on team leader who enjoys improving processes, developing people and delivering excellent operational performance, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact us for more information.
PET1
Tallington PE9 | Full-Time | Permanent | 2pm – 10pm Shift
Are you an experienced warehouse or yard professional looking to take the next step into a leadership role? Do you have a current FLT licence and enjoy leading by example in a fast-paced environment?
Our client, a leading international manufacturing business, is looking to recruit a Dispatch Working Team Leader to join their busy operation in Tallington. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established organisation that invests in its people and offers long-term career development.
The Role
Reporting to the Production Supervisor, you'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the dispatch yard. You'll lead a small team while remaining hands-on, ensuring customer orders are picked, loaded and dispatched accurately, safely and on time.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and motivate the dispatch and yard team to achieve daily operational targets.
* Ensure all activities are carried out safely and in line with Health & Safety procedures.
* Oversee accurate picking, stock control and efficient vehicle loading.
* Manage goods-in processes during your shift.
* Allocate workloads and ensure accurate job bookings.
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase productivity and efficiency.
* Coach, train and support team members to maximise performance.
* Maintain accurate stock and training records.
* Work closely with production and planning teams to meet customer delivery deadlines.
* Assist with stock counts and year-end inventory.
* Provide cover for other shift leaders when required.
What We're Looking For
To be successful in this role, you'll ideally have:
* A valid, up-to-date Forklift Truck (FLT) licence.
* Previous experience within a warehouse, dispatch or yard environment.
* Experience loading and unloading HGV vehicles.
* Previous supervisory or team leadership experience, or the confidence to step into a leadership role.
* Strong communication and organisational skills.
* Excellent attention to detail.
* A proactive approach with a strong commitment to health and safety.
What's on Offer
* Permanent full-time opportunity.
* Monday to Friday, 2pm–10pm shift.
* Career progression with a successful global manufacturing business.
* Supportive working environment with ongoing training and development.
* The opportunity to lead a motivated team within a growing operation.
If you're a hands-on team leader who enjoys improving processes, developing people and delivering excellent operational performance, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact us for more information.
PET1