Despatch Supervisor

The Business Connection Group
Nottingham
Despatch Supervisor (Nights)

My client have been a trusted partner for global food brands, helping them make a lasting impression on today’s food lovers. Specialising in bespoke plant-based ingredients and menu solutions, we bring bold and creative flavours to the table. From major foodservice brands to food manufacturers and recipe kit providers, we collaborate to inspire, innovate, and deliver high-quality ingredients for on-trend dishes.

We believe that great ideas can come from anywhere within the business. That’s why we nurture a collaborative, open, and diverse environment for both our teams and our customers. Respect, integrity, and mutual support are at the heart of our culture, creating a workplace where everyone can learn, grow, and thrive together. Joining our organisation means becoming part of a community that celebrates its workforce, with regular food events, staff recognition, and a commitment to rewarding dedication and hard work while producing outstanding products.

We are seeking a dynamic and hands-on Despatch Supervisor (Nights) to lead our despatch operations, ensuring smooth, efficient, and safe processes. You will play a key role in managing the team, maintaining operational excellence, and driving continuous improvement across all areas of the despatch function. You'll work Sun to Wed on nights

Despatch Supervisor (Nights) Key Responsibilities:

* Oversee and manage day-to-day despatch operations, ensuring processes run smoothly and efficiently.

* Apply company policies and procedures effectively, while working with the business to develop and improve them.

* Champion Health and Safety compliance, ensuring your team operates in a safe and secure environment.

* Communicate clearly and confidently with your team, allocating work, setting deadlines, and addressing any operational issues.

* Foster a positive team culture focused on high performance, attention to detail, and operational excellence at all times.

Despatch Supervisor (Nights) Experience

* Proven experience and deep knowledge in production and shift management

* Understanding of quality standards and health & safety regulations

* Knowledge of performance evaluation

* Experience in reporting on key production metrics

* Proficient in MS Office and ERP software, including M3/Infor experience

* Outstanding communication ability

* Excellent organisational and leaderships skills

* Keen eye for detail

* Strong decision-making skills and a results-driven approach

* You must hold a FLT Licence

* Only candidates that can demonstrate hands on experience of managing a team will be considered for these roles.

Despatch Supervisor's (Nights) Benefits

We are committed to looking after our colleagues and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

* Salary £45K PA, A supportive management team with an open-door policy, 8% contributory pension (5% contributed by you), 28 days holiday (increasing by 1 day a year up to a maximum of 33), Life assurance of up to 3x salary, Extra holiday days on 5, 10, 15, and 20 years of service, Access to an Employee Assistance Programme, Access to a discounts platform offering deals at many high street stores, Regular team lunches, Christmas hampers, and team-building events, Opportunities to develop through recognised courses, Opportunities to progress with a promote-from-within approach, Car parking available on site and working shift: Sun to Wed nights 10PM to 6AM.

If you have a proven track record of leading teams, driving productivity, and maintaining high standards on the shop floor, we would love to hear from you! Join our team and help us achieve excellence in manufacturing.

Due to high volumes of applications, we cannot respond to every applicant. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, please consider your application unsuccessful for this role, but your details will be kept on file for future opportunities.

We are an equal opportunities agency and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

We are acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy
Posted 2026-03-13

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