Job Description
Nightshift Despatch Supervisor
Fife. Scotland
Salary: 35,000 – 40,000 DOE
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday
Shift Pattern: Monday – Thursday: 8:00pm – 4:30am,
Friday: 6:00pm – 2:30am shift on Fridays
About the Role
Alexander Steele are delighted to be supporting a successful FMCG business in the search for a Nightshift Despatch Supervisor.
This is a hands-on supervisory role responsible for the smooth running of nightshift despatch operations, ensuring customer orders are accurately picked, packed and prepared for on-time delivery. Leading a small team, you will drive performance, maintain service levels, and ensure high standards of food safety, quality, and health & safety compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate the nightshift despatch operation to meet customer service and delivery targets.
- Ensure orders are accurately picked, packed, checked and prepared for dispatch.
- Manage shift priorities and resolve day-to-day operational issues to maintain service levels.
- Maintain compliance with food safety, quality, hygiene and health & safety standards.
- Liaise closely with production and transport teams to ensure efficient workflow and product availability.
- Monitor team performance, support training activities and promote a positive team culture.
- Complete shift handovers and maintain accurate operational records and documentation.
Candidate Requirements
- Previous experience within a despatch, warehouse, logistics, manufacturing or FMCG environment.
- Experience leading or supervising teams in a fast-paced operation.
- Strong organisational, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Good understanding of health & safety, food safety and quality standards.
