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  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    Glasgow
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Logistics
  • Industry

    Supply Chain & Logistics
  • Pay

    £35,000-£40,000
  • Closing date

    2 Apr 2024

Despatch Front Line Manager, Glasgow, £35,000-£40,000

Your new company

Our client is a national business with a 24 hour a day, 364 days of the year operation. They have 8 manufacturing sites plus 6 designated depots which do the distribution.

Your new role

We have an excellent opportunity for a developing logistics professional to join a team of Despatch Front Line Managers. This rotational shift role alternates from days to nights, working 4 on 4 off from 0600-1800 and 1800-0600. Working in a fast-paced, diverse environment, you will lead, motivate and develop a team to cover the entire activity cycle from incoming goods to despatching customer orders. You will effectively utilise both their people and their systems to ensure control, allocation and picking of stock as per customer requirements. You will also build and maintain close relationships with key stakeholders, including distribution, Customer Services, 3rd party suppliers plus our clients depots.

What you'll need to succeed

Previous experience developing people to consistently high-performance levels in a comparable role. Working within a fast paced environment and d emonstrate the ability to take a practical approach to decision-making. Be a skilled and confident communicator. Good working knowledge of MS Office – Word and Excel IOSH would be an advantage. Able to function and decide the work methods competently when faced with tight deadlines and intensive workloads.

What you'll get in return

A salary of between £35,000 and £40,000 with an employee assistance programme. Company discount scheme with various retailers. Defined contribution including a life assurance plan and contributions matched up to 10%. 25 days plus 8 bank holidays (based on working 5 days per week). Comprehensive training as part of the induction.

What you need to do now


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