Despatch Team Leader

• Albert Bartlett is a progressive British family brand, established in 1948 and dedicated to providing quality potatoes for delicious meals.
• We want Albert Bartlett to be a world famous household brand, renowned for quality and expertise in own label and branded potatoes and potato products.
• We aim to be an innovative and improving company that exceeds our customers’ expectations while operating in an environmentally responsible and sustainable way.
• We are currently recruiting for a Despatch Team Leader at our potato packing site in Boston, Lincolnshire.
• Shift & Hours of work: 4 days on, 4 days off - Rolling shift, working 06:00hrs to 18:00hrs
• Salary: £14.49 per hour

Responsibilities

• Manage 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
• Liaise with the Despatch Manager and Production Manager/Shift Leader/Manager as required to ensure any other tasks are covered such as loading / unloading of equipment
• 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
• Highlight training and resource needs within the team to your Manager and Production management teams
• 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.

Requirements

• Valid Forklift Truck License is required.
• Previous experience operating forklifts in a warehouse or manufacturing setting is preferred.
• 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.
• Commitment to following safety standards and procedures at all times.

Benefits

• Long Service Awards
• Employee of the Month & On the Spot Awards
• Discounted Staff Sales
• Life Assurance
• Access to Free Wellbeing Services (inc. counselling and financial advice).
• Retailer Discount Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Wellbeing & Engagement Events throughout the year
• Free Parking