Overview
Albert Bartlett is a progressive British family brand, established in 1948 and dedicated to providing quality potatoes for delicious meals. We want Albert Bartlett to be a world famous household brand, renowned for quality and expertise in own label and branded potatoes and potato products. We aim to be an innovative and improving company that exceeds our customers’ expectations while operating in an environmentally responsible and sustainable way. We are currently recruiting for a Despatch Supervisor working on our backshift at our Fresh potato packing site in Boston, Lincolnshire. Shift & Hours of work: Sunday to Thursday - Fixed Shift, working 18:00hrs to 02:15hrs Salary: £13.96 per hour (plus 50p per hour backshift premium) Responsibilities Assist the Despatch Team Leader in managing workload of the despatch team on the relevant shift to ensure skills are spread correctly to ensure a
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Albert Bartlett is a progressive British family brand, established in 1948 and dedicated to providing quality potatoes for delicious meals.
We want Albert Bartlett to be a world famous household brand, renowned for quality and expertise in own label and branded potatoes and potato products.
We aim to be an innovative and improving company that exceeds our customers’ expectations while operating in an environmentally responsible and sustainable way.
We are currently recruiting for a Despatch Supervisor working on our backshift at our Fresh potato packing site in Boston, Lincolnshire.
Shift & Hours of work: Sunday to Thursday - Fixed Shift, working 18:00hrs to 02:15hrs
Salary: £13.96 per hour (plus 50p per hour backshift premium)
Responsibilities
- Assist the Despatch Team Leader in managing workload of the despatch team on the relevant shift to ensure skills are spread correctly to ensure all aspects of the despatch operation run efficiently.
- Ensure loads are built and despatched correctly by managing staff in the department
- Check paperwork to ensure all loads are despatched accurately
- Ensure all loads are labelled correctly and are despatched with the correct paperwork
- Communicate issues with loading to the Supply Chain
- Communicate with production team on shortages and production plans to enable an efficient despatch operation
- Ensure a clean working environment at all times within the dept
- Be proficient to take the delivery notes in accordance with the relevant SO.
- Create and agree load plans with external hauliers to ensure product is despatched in a timely manner
- Liaise with hauliers to ensure loads are despatched as required.
Requirements
- Valid Forklift Truck License is required.
- Previous experience operating forklifts in a warehouse or manufacturing setting is preferred.
- Ability to lead, motivate and organise a team.
- Good communication skills and collaborative approach
- Physical fitness and capability to handle lifting and moving heavy items.
- Commitment to following safety standards and procedures at all times.
Benefits
- Long Service Awards
- Employee of the Month & On the Spot Awards
- Discounted Staff Sales
- Life Assurance
- Access to Free Wellbeing Services (inc. counselling and financial advice).
- Retailer Discount Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Wellbeing & Engagement Events throughout the year
- Free Parking
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