Dispatch Team Leader

Job Role: Dispatch Team Leader
Location: Leicester
Type: Full-time
Hours of work: Monday to Friday 07:00 to 15:30
Pay Rate: £12.75 - £13.00 per hour / overtime paid x 1.25

Optima UK are currently recruiting for Dispatch Team Leader to join a well-established manufacturing company located in the Leicester area.

This is a very hands-on role that would suit somebody who has previous experience of working in a bust Dispatch Team, the ideal candidate should have good logistical knowledge, be able to plan runs, load lorries and lead the team in Supervisors absence. Strong communication skills are essential.

Duties include:

Route planning
* Leading the Dispatch Team when the Supervisor is not there
* Checking the vans are loaded and unloaded with the correct products
* Delivering orders nationwide (when needed )
* Booking for fleet of Vans in for MOTs, service and repairs
* General warehouse duties
* Completing paperwork
* Loading / Unloading vans

The Ideal Candidate:

* Must have a Full Driving License (no more than 6 points)
* Must have a positive attitude
* Must have at least 1 years' experience either as Team Leader or supervisor
* Must be very flexible during busy periods