Job Description
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We are currently recruiting for a Despatch Team Leader to join our team at Pilgrim's Europe - Moy Park, Craigavon.
As a Despatch Team Leader, you will ensure the smooth, efficient, and cost-effective operation of the despatch department, maintaining the highest standards of quality, hygiene, safety, and service.
You will manage, develop, and motivate your team to deliver against key KPIs and play a key role in driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Key Information:
• Competitive pay rate
• Permanent, stable employment
• Supportive and safe working environment
• Career development opportunities within a leading food company.
• Work Pattern: 4 on 4 off shift pattern (7am-7pm)
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and manage a team of Despatch Operatives and Clerks.
* Ensure efficient stock rotation, accurate despatch, and timely deliveries.
* Control departmental costs while meeting customer expectations.
* Drive Health & Safety standards, ensuring compliance with company policies.
* Deliver against agreed KPIs in quality, efficiency, labour, and service.
* Develop and coach team members, conducting appraisals and training.
* Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve performance and reduce waste.
* Promote an inclusive, safe, and environmentally responsible workplace.
What We're Looking For:
Essential:
* Experience in a fast-moving chilled goods warehouse or distribution environment.
* Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems.
* Strong communication, organisational, and decision-making skills.
* Ability to work to performance targets.
* Computer literate.
Desirable:
* Experience in continuous improvement projects.
* Team leadership or supervisory experience.
* Proven ability to deliver measurable improvements.
* Coaching and performance management skills.
If you are a motivated and experienced individual looking to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to our friendly team!
The company
Pilgrim's Europe produces some of the best-known and most iconic brands in the UK and Ireland, including Fridge Raiders, Rollover, Denny, Richmond, Oakhouse and Moy Park, alongside a diverse range of industry leading own-label products in categories including fresh pork, lamb and chicken, working with all the major retailers and food service outlets.
Our portfolio extends to authentic chilled and frozen ready meals, snacking ranges, added value and food service products.
Across Pilgrim's Europe we combine 20,000 of the best people in the industry, united by a shared set of core values and a passion for producing the highest quality, most delicious and innovative food, which is enjoyed by millions of people in the UK, Ireland and Europe every day. Our Pilgrim's Europe team are based in our Pilgrim's UK, Moy Park, Pilgrim's Food Masters and Pilgrim's Shared Services businesses.
What we'll bring to the table
Competitive Salary
Competitive Holiday Entitlement
Pension Contribution
Family Friendly Policies
Learning and Development Opportunities
Life Assurance
People matter
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Our values
Determination
Simplicity
Availability
Humility
Discipline
Sincerity
Ownership
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