Despatch Team Leader
| Posting date: | 22 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £12.83 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 February 2026 |
| Location: | Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 3EH |
| Company: | The Best Connection Group Limited |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | JN -012026-17516_1769092897 |
Summary
Despatch Team Leader - Manufacturing Environment
Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:00 - 15:30
Pay Rate: £12.83 per hour
Start Date: Immediate
The Best Connection is currently seeking an experienced Despatch Team Leader to join a busy manufacturing client. This role plays a key part in coordinating daily despatch operations and supporting the smooth movement of finished products from site.
Main Responsibilities:- Coordinating daily delivery plans in collaboration with the Despatch Supervisor
- Supervising the loading of vehicles, ensuring orders are prioritised correctly and space is used efficiently
- Managing the picking, packing, and preparation of additional items and accessories
- Conducting routine checks on delivery vehicles to ensure cleanliness, safety, and road readiness
- Ensuring goods are received, stored, and despatched in an organised and efficient manner
- Supporting production operations when required, with full training provided
- Comfortable working in a physical, hands-on role
- Previous experience in a team leader or supervisory position is advantageous
- Confident using IT systems for planning, stock control, and reporting
- Holds a full UK driving licence
- Reliable, decisive, and able to take responsibility
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail
- Comprehensive training and ongoing support
- Overtime opportunities available subject to workload
- Supportive and hardworking team environment
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take on responsibility within a fast-paced manufacturing and despatch operation.
Apply now with The Best Connection to get started.
The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.