PrepWorld
Dispatch Team Leader
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Dispatch Team Leader
PrepWorld is currently seeking a motivated individual to join our team as a Dispatch Team Leader. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in overseeing daily dispatch operations.
Main Duties
- Support the Dispatch Supervisor in managing loading bay, chiller areas, and finished stock movements
- Lead and coordinate dispatch operatives to ensure timely and accurate loading of vehicles
- Assist with planning and preparing orders for dispatch
- Ensure pallets are picked accurately and match picking orders before loading
- Carry out vehicle hygiene and suitability checks prior to loading/unloading
- Ensure customer-specific security and transport requirements are followed
- Communicate any delays or issues promptly to the Dispatch Supervisor or Production/Operations Manager
- Oversee forklift and PPT movements in the loading and yard areas, ensuring safe working practices
- Contribute ideas for improving efficiency, reducing waste, and enhancing performance
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping and ensure “Clean As You Go” is followed at all times
- Support stock rotation, stock accuracy, and correct product handling
- Assist with managing yard organisation, vehicle flow, and bay allocation
- Provide hands-on support during busy periods, including manual handling and working in cold-store environments
- Ensure team members follow all H&S and food safety procedures
- Report accidents, near misses, and non-conformances immediately
- Support cross-departmental communication and teamwork
- Contribute ideas for improving efficiency, reducing waste, and enhancing performance
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Who we are looking for
- First Aid or Fire Marshal training (advantageous)
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to lead by example and motivate a small team
- Good delegation and follow-up skills
- Strong emotional control and professionalism
- Good numerical and literacy skills
- Competent IT and system skills
- PPT training (electric pump truck)
- Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on efficiency and accuracy
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What we provide in return
- Stream (track your earnings and instantly access up to 50% of your money as you earn it, without waiting for payday)
- On site parking with electric charge points
- Fully paid for, Staff events
- Staff restaurant serving heavily subsidised hot and cold food
- Fruit pots on Wednesdays
- Brand new facilities
- A supportive team
Days and Hours of work
Wednesday to Saturday 05:00 - 17:00
Pay Rates (Based on Experience)
- Level 1 (L1): £13.37 per hour
- Level 2 (L2): £14.21 per hour
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