Despatch Manager

Despatch Manager - Engineering/Manufacturing - Hands-On Leadership Role £40,000 - Permanent If you''re a Despatch Manager (or a strong supervisor ready to step up) who enjoys organisation, responsibility, and keeping things running smoothly, this role offers something a bit different. We''re supporting a well-established engineering/manufacturing business that''s looking to bring in someone to take full ownership of their despatch function. It''s a key role within the operation, where what you do genuinely makes a difference day to day. You''ll be leading a small team, managing priorities, and making sure everything leaves site accurately and on time. What you''ll be doing: • Managing the day-to-day despatch and logistics operation • Leading and developing a small, hands-on team • Prioritising workload to meet customer delivery deadlines • Ensuring orders are picked, packed, and despatched accurately • Coordinating with production, planning, and external suppliers • Overseeing stock control, records, and reporting • Keeping things organised in a fast-paced, changing environment What they''re looking for: • Experience in despatch, logistics, or manufacturing leadership • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail • Comfortable managing multiple priorities • A hands-on approach and willingness to lead from the front • A confident communicator who works well with different teams Why this role stands out: • Full ownership of the despatch function • A hands-on role ..... full job details .....