Have you ever worked in a depot where the right planning & leadership turned chaos into calm?
That is what this role needs from you as Dispatch Manager?
This is a well-established logistics & parcel distribution site in Northampton, 24 vehicles, 21 drivers, 2 supervisors. A long-standing contract with UPS, and a leadership team who want to see this site run at its best.
As Dispatch Manager, you will be the one making sure the plan actually works, that drivers are out on time and that collections are met.
That resources are in place…. And that everything is tracked, recorded and resolved when needed.
As Dispatch Manager you are hands-on and will be at the centre of the dispatch operation.
You’ll handle the daily planning, support driver performance, and oversee service delivery.
You’ll look after things like fleet and fuel card management, keep on top of admin and reports, and make sure the team know exactly what is happening and when.
You’ll work closely with the Site Manager, attending daily planning meetings and sharing updates throughout the dispatch window.
There’s a focus here on welfare and development too, so you’ll be involved in recruitment, monthly one-to-ones and making sure the team feel supported.
The hours are between 6am and 6pm, with a little flexibility around what the site needs from you.
Who are you as a Dispatch Manager:
1. You’ve worked in logistics and know what it takes to keep a depot running smoothly.
2. You’re used to managing dispatch and have led teams in a warehousing or parcel delivery environment.
3. You’re calm under pressure, confident giving feedback, and good at seeing where things can be improved without reinventing the wheel.
4. You’re someone who enjoys being close to the operation. Who likes getting stuck into the detail. And who takes pride in making sure the day runs to plan.
What’s in it for you as Dispatch Manager?
A salary of up to £35k (working every other Saturday at an overtime rate) Based on site in Northampton Monday to Friday, within a 6am to 6pm structure A leadership role with real influence And a national logistics business who will back you to do it properly
This role is exclusive to Marshall Harmony. You will not be contacted by any third parties.
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