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Posted 30 July, 2026

Night Despatch Supervisor

Alexander Steele
Nottingham, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Alexander Steele are working in partnership with a well-established food manufacturing business in Derbyshire which are looking to recruit a Night Despatch Supervisor to join their team. The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience within a fast-paced FMCG or food manufacturing environment and be confident managing warehouse or despatch operations on shift. Roles & Responsibilities * Oversee despatch operations – Manage the smooth and efficient running of all despatch activities, ensuring orders are picked, packed and dispatched accurately and on time. * Lead the night shift team – Supervise and support a team of despatch operatives, allocating workload, setting priorities and ensuring high performance throughout the shift. * Maintain health & safety standards – Champion a strong health & safety culture, ensuring all policies and procedures are followed across the despatch operation. * Ensure operational efficiency – Monitor shift performance, address operational challenges quickly and maintain strong communication with other departments to keep operations running smoothly. * Performance reporting – Track key operational metrics and provide updates on shift performance, productivity and any issues that may impact service levels. * Continuous improvement – Identify opportunities to improve processes, drive efficiencies and support the wider business in enhancing operational performance. On Offer * Circa £40,000 * Shift Pattern - Week 1 4 on 4 off nights Week 2: Thursday to Saturday - 6pm - 6am If this role is of interest to you or anyone you know, please apply with your most up-to-date CV and I will be in touch