Despatch Manager Taskmaster are currently recruiting for a Despatch Manager based at our clients Lincoln site. Location: Lincoln Hours: Monday-Friday 08:00-17:00 Salary: £45,428 Contract Type- Permanent, Full-Time Are you an experienced leader in despatch operations looking for your next challenge in a fast-paced environment? Our client is looking for a Despatch Manager to lead and manage their despatch function, ensuring efficient operations that meet customer, quality, and safety standardswhile inspiring and leading a high-performing team. The Opportunity As Despatch Manager, youll play a pivotal role in ensuring orders are fulfilled accurately and on time, resources are optimised, and operations meet both internal and external standards including BRC and customer audits. Youll also be a key voice in driving continuous improvement across our despatch processes. What Youll Be Doing Leading the Despatch department to meet health & safety, quality, and efficiency targets. Downloading customer orders and planning vehicle despatches. Managing trailer/equipment availability and fleet asset maintenance. Monitoring KPIs to drive cost control and labour efficiency. Ensuring compliance with audits, training, and SOPs. Coordinating with internal teams, contractors, and customers to maintain service levels. Managing offsite storage operations during peak periods, ensuring efficient use of external facilities and seamless coordination with internal teams. Overseeing the departments MHE (Materials Handling Equipment), tracking and trending spend including repairs and servicing, and identifying opportunities for cost savings. Leading initiatives to improve performance in areas such as equipment utilisation, operational efficiency, and reliability. What Youll Bring Preferred: Minimum 2 years in a management role within FMCG. Essential: Proficient in Microsoft Office and email communication. Essential: Excellent leadership, communication, and people-management skills. A proactive, organised mindset with a strong focus on operational excellence and team development Benefits 4.5 working week, finishing at 12:30pm on a Friday 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays Company bonus scheme Enhanced pension contributions Life Assurance & critical illness cover Onsite Parking Discounts platform Long service celebrations Employee Assistance Programme Free fruit & potatoes Electric salary sacrifice car scheme Please call: 01733 347333 for full details. Taskmaster Resources LTD is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. (Permanent Vacancy)