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Despatch Team Leader
Job Posted: 2 days ago
Salary: £ 26,445 - 32,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Wallsend, North Tyneside
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Are you a forklift driver looking to move up in your career? Do you have experince dealing with clients? Have you worked on goods in/out paperowrk and IT systems?
The Company
CDM Recruitment are proud to be working in partnership with a successful service, logistics, and facilities provider to the Oil & Gas and Energy industries. Our client delivers essential support and added value to a range of global organisations through their high-quality facilities, infrastructure, and operational expertise.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and motivated warehouse and logistics professional with leadership capabilities to join a dynamic and supportive team environment.
The Role
As Despatch Team Leader, you’ll play a key role within the Warehousing & Logistics Team, supporting the Warehouse Supervisor and ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant handling, storage, and movement of materials across the company’s facilities.
This is a hands-on, varied position where you will be involved in all aspects of warehouse operations, including lifting, loading/unloading, stock control, and supporting wider logistics activities.
Key Responsibilities
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Support the Warehouse Supervisor in the daily operation of warehouse activities, maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency.
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Supervise and coordinate warehouse tasks, ensuring compliance with company and client standards.
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Handle, store, and transport materials safely and efficiently.
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Carry out daily equipment checks and complete inspection documentation.
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Maintain stock control systems and assist with dispatch and delivery documentation.
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Operate forklifts and other plant equipment safely and professionally.
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Support lifting and logistics operations, including plant movement and material preparation.
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Maintain clear communication with Supervisors, Management, and Clients.
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Promote a positive, safe, and team-focused working environment.
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Complete management reports, maintenance logs, and documentation as required.
Requirements
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Previous warehouse or logistics experience within an industrial environment (essential).
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Leadership capabilities with the ability to support and coordinate team members.
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Counterbalance Forklift Truck Licence (essential).
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Good communication and organisational skills.
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Proactive, motivated, and flexible approach to work.
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Strong awareness of health and safety standards.
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Physically capable of carrying out manual handling duties.
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Able to work both independently and as part of a team.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
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Understanding of LOLER, PUWER, and general HSE legislation.
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Knowledge of warehouse systems, stock control, and documentation.
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Experience supporting HGV and logistics operations (advantageous).
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IT literate with ability to complete reports and logs accurately.
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Willingness to undertake additional training (e.g. First Aid, Fire Warden, Banksman, or Rigger).
Package & Benefits
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Salary £26,445.12 + overtime pay.
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Standard working hours: Monday–Thursday 08:00–16:30 / Friday 08:00–15:15.
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Excellent career development and training opportunities within the Warehousing & Logistics team.
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Supportive working environment with a strong focus on safety and professional growth.
Interested?
If you have the experience and drive to succeed in a fast-paced and safety-focused logistics environment, we’d love to hear from youBefore You Apply
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