Royal Mail - Despatch Control Manager - Milton Keynes

Job description

About

Angard are currently recruiting multiple Despatch Control Managers to support Royal Mail's peak operation at Milton Keynes Parcel Sort Centre, MK17 8EW from the end of October.

This position will be reporting to the Parcel Sort Centre/Optimisation manager and responsible for the management of the transport and distribution operations within the Parcel Sort Centre. Responsible for leading and motivating the team to create high performance and commitment. Ensuring work plan is achieved through managing pipeline interfaces.

Key Responsibilities

Successful candidates will be responsible for:

Managing transport and distribution operations within the PSC

Maintaining safe, compliant and legal operations

Managing despatch bays and vehicle movements

Ensuring planned network departures and Move-to-Time compliance

Maximising vehicle utilisation and load fill

Managing contractor driver attendance and escalation of no-shows

Monitoring operational performance and implementing corrective actions

Leading and motivating operational teams on shift

Managing risks, contingencies and service failures

Supporting delivery of the operational work plan and Peak service commitments

Candidate Profile

Royal Mail is seeking applicants who can operate confidently within a transport and logistics environment and who:

Have experience of transport, logistics or distribution operations

Demonstrate strong operational decision-making skills

Can work independently and take ownership of issues

Possess excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Are capable of leading operational teams in a fast-paced environment

Have strong IT literacy and can utilise operational reporting tools

Understand compliance, safety and operational performance management

Previous experience in transport control, logistics management, despatch operations, network operations or similar supervisory/management environments is highly desirable.

Working Pattern

The requirement is intended to support a 24-hour operation, covering:

Early Shift

Late Shift

Night Shift

Candidates must be flexible and capable of supporting operational requirements throughout the Peak period and we're flexible to consider different shift patterns including 12hrs etc.

Pay Rates

Shift

Pay Rate

Early Shift (Mon-Sun)

£23.00 per hour

Late Shift (Mon-Sun)

£23.00 per hour

Night Shift (Mon-Sun)

£27.00 per hour

Bank Holiday

£33.00 per hour