Evening Despatch Supervisor – Production

About the role

We are looking for an Evening Despatch Supervisor to lead our despatch team at the Watergrasshill facility. The role covers the evening shift from 4 pm to 2 am, Sunday‑Thursday, and is responsible for safe, efficient order fulfilment and smooth coordination with production and quality teams.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and support the despatch team to ensure safe, efficient daily operations.
• Coordinate order picking, loading, and despatch activities to meet customer requirements.
• Monitor stock movement, rotation and inventory accuracy.
• Ensure export documentation and despatch paperwork are completed accurately and on time.
• Operate and oversee PPT, forklift and shunter driving for loading and unloading trailers.
• Liaise with production, quality and other departments to maintain workflow.
• Manage day‑to‑day operational issues and resolve problems as they arise.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and organisation within the despatch area.
• Support staff performance, attendance, training and holiday planning.
• Provide CGI cover when needed and identify continuous‑improvement opportunities.

Required profile

• Strong people‑management and team‑leadership abilities.
• Target‑oriented approach with a commitment to confidentiality.
• Previous experience in meat production (beef processing preferred) and full‑cycle handover responsibility.
• Flexibility with working hours and reliable private transport.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work well within a team.

Required skills

• Basic computer skills.
• Forklift operation.
• Pallet‑truck (PPT) operation.
• Shunter driving.

What we offer

• Career progression opportunities with a promotion‑from‑within culture.
• Special staff rates on company produce and full training for all roles.
• Permanent contract providing stability and long‑term prospects.
• Subsidised canteen with a free monthly themed meal.
• Free on‑site parking.