Line Leader-Despatch Department

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Coventry
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Associate
CATEGORY
Manufacturing
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SKILLS

Production line management Team leadership Order picking and packing Health & Safety compliance Food Safety regulations KPI monitoring Microsoft Excel Continuous improvement

FULL DESCRIPTION

Line Leader-Despatch Department

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Ltd - Coventry, United Kingdom

Full Time - £33,037.09 per year

About Us

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] has been a trusted name in food production since 1983, proudly operating in Coventry. As a growing and successful business, we are committed to providing long-term career opportunities, stability, and development for our colleagues.

The Role

Working in a chilled environment, you will lead a small team to ensure the smooth, accurate, and efficient running of the despatch line. You’ll be responsible for meeting operational targets while maintaining the highest standards of food safety and health & safety.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and support the despatch team to achieve daily targets
  • Ensure all orders are picked, packed, and despatched accurately and on time
  • Maintain full paperwork and compliance standards
  • Monitor and deliver against KPIs and labour plans
  • Quickly identify and report any issues or errors
  • Ensure strict adherence to Health & Safety and Food Safety regulations
  • Drive continuous improvement across the line

About You

Essential:

  • Experience working on a production or despatch line
  • Previous experience in a similar role
  • Experience managing or supervising a small team

Desirable:

  • Food Safety Level 2
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

Skills & Attributes:

  • Strong leadership and team-building skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal ability
  • Highly organised with great attention to detail
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Proactive, with a “can-do” attitude
  • Committed to continuous improvement

Why Join Us?

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], we invest in our people and offer genuine opportunities for career progression—this role is ideal for someone looking to step into a future supervisory or management position.

What We Offer

  • Free secure onsite parking
  • Full PPE provided
  • Free tea, coffee, hot chocolate, and water
  • “Free Fruit Fridays”
  • Refer-a-friend reward scheme
  • “Thank You” recognition days
  • Access to Grocery Aid (emotional, practical, and financial support)
  • Benefits and recognition platform with colleague discounts
  • Discounted staff sales
  • Comprehensive training and development programme

How to Apply

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