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Despatch Supervisor / Team Leader
Looking to build a long-term career with a fast-growing company that genuinely values its people?
For half a century, Williams Haulage has provided trusted, efficient 3PL services in the UK and Europe. From our depots in Sandycroft, Deeside and Corwen, we operate:
* A modern fleet of 33 Class 1 HGVs and 43 trailers
* Over 10,000 sq ft of warehousing
We’ve developed a strong reputation built on reliability, honesty and integrity, and we’re proud of our family focused culture and strong North Wales roots, where every employee is known by name, not number.
With modern facilities, a growing fleet, and a commitment to innovation and sustainability, there has never been a better time to join our expanding team.
The Opportunity - Despatch Supervisor / Team Leader
Reporting to the Transport Operations Manager, as the Despatch Supervisor / Team Leader you’ll oversee a small team of three Despatch Operatives, as you play a key role in ensuring efficient loading, despatch and service delivery from three sites in North Wales.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Supervising despatch operations across three sites
* Conducting daily site, vehicle and compound safety checks
* Taking a hands on approach to safely loading and securing finished products on flatbeds, curtainsiders and containers, using small agricultural tractors
* Maintaining accurate records and supporting site operations and transport planning
* Ensuring site standards, organisation and compliance
* Communicating confidently with internal teams and customers - in person, over the phone and via email
What’s on Offer
* Permanent contract
* Salary of £35,000, plus paid overtime where additional hours required
* Full time hours - working Monday to Friday 6.30am to 5.00pm, with 1 hour lunch break
* Company-funded training and continuous development
* Company pension
* 28 days annual holiday entitlement, inclusive of bank holidays
* A friendly, supportive, people-first team where you’re known by name, not number
About You
You're an experienced supervisor, and you bring:
* Experience loading HGVs and/or containers
* Experience operating either agricultural machinery, FLT or Telehandler
* A motivational team leadership style that inspires and builds accountability
* Excellent communication skills with a proactive,can-do” approach
* Good IT literacy
* An understanding of despatch administration and documentation, with a high level of attention to detail
* Strong reliability, work ethic and safety mindset
* Physically fit, capable of manual duties
Ready to take the next step?
If you’re motivated, reliable, and ready to take your career forward with a respected logistics operator, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now with your up-to-date CV and phone number, and we’ll be in touch to discuss next steps.
Job Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Truck Transportation
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