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Despatch Team Leader Take the Next Step in Your Career We're looking for a motivated and proactive individual to join our busy Despatch operation as a Despatch Team Leader . Whether you're an established Team Leader or an experienced Despatch, Warehouse or Logistics Operative ready to take the next step into leadership, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a fast-paced fresh produce environment. Reporting to the Despatch Supervisor , you'll be responsible for leading the day-to-day activities of the Despatch team, ensuring customer orders are picked, loaded and despatched safely, accurately and on time. You'll coordinate daily operations, work closely with colleagues across the business, and support your team to deliver the highest standards of food safety, quality and customer service. You'll also have the opportunity to deputise for the Despatch Supervisor, giving you valuable leadership experience and supporting your continued development. Shift Pattern: Wednesday – Saturday, 1:00pm – 1:00am   What You'll Be Doing As Despatch Team Leader, you'll ensure the smooth and efficient running of the Despatch operation while leading and developing your team. You'll: Lead, motivate and coordinate the day-to-day activities of the Despatch team, ensuring customer orders are picked, loaded and despatched safely, accurately and on time. Plan workloads, monitor performance and provide coaching and support to help your team deliver their best. Work closely with Production, Farm teams and transport providers to ensure efficient product flow and on-time deliveries. Produce load plans and delivery documentation, maintaining accurate stock control, product traceability and scanning processes. Champion food safety, quality, GMP and Health & Safety standards by completing routine audits, equipment checks and ensuring compliance with SOPs and Risk Assessments. Support stock control activities, investigate incidents and hazards, and promote a safe, well-organised working environment. Drive continuous improvement initiatives and provide operational cover for the Despatch Supervisor when required.