Dispatch Manager Salary: £40,000 to £42,000 paLocation: Leeds Hours: Full Time, Permanent Reporting To: Factory ManagerWe are a Leeds-based hotel bedroom manufacturing company, with 28 years of experience delivering high-quality, bespoke bedroom solutions to hotels such as Hilton, Radisson, Marriott and Holiday Inn across the UK. We employ approximately 140 people across both production and office functions.We are looking for an experienced and motivated Dispatch Manager to lead our Dispatch Department and play a key role in ensuring customer orders are delivered accurately, on time, and in full.This is a hands-on leadership position responsible for managing daily dispatch operations, coordinating shipments, maintaining high standards of safety and quality, and driving departmental performance. You will work closely with Production, Planning, Stores, Quality, Transport Providers, and Project Teams to ensure smooth and efficient operations across the business.Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership & Team Management
Lead, motivate and develop the dispatch team to achieve operational objectives.Manage daily workloads, staffing levels, shift handovers and task allocation.Support employee development through coaching, training and performance management.Foster a positive, safety-focused and continuous improvement culture.
Dispatch & Logistics Operations
Oversee the preparation, packing and dispatch of customer orders.Coordinate transport schedules, collections, loading activities and shipment priorities.Ensure all products are correctly labelled, packaged and loaded to meet both company and customer requirements.Maintain accurate dispatch records, delivery documentation and customer portal updates.Manage storage and movement of finished goods to optimise workflow and efficiency.
Safety & Quality
Promote and maintain a strong health and safety culture.Ensure compliance with all company procedures, PPE requirements and safe working practices.Monitor quality standards and support corrective and preventative actions when required.Ensure full compliance with SOPs and quality documentation requirements.
Performance & Continuous Improvement
Monitor departmental KPIs to include throughput and OTIF (On Time In Full) performance.Identify bottlenecks, resolve operational issues and implement improvements.Lead initiatives focused on waste reduction, efficiency improvements and process optimisation.Work collaboratively with other departments to support overall business performance.
What We’re Looking ForEssential
Previous experience in a Dispatch, Logistics, Warehouse or Manufacturing Management role.Strong leadership and people management skills.Experience managing operational KPIs and performance targets.Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities.Strong communication skills with the ability to work across multiple departments.Good understanding of health & safety and quality standards within a manufacturing environment.Ability to work under pressure and manage changing priorities.
Desirable
Experience within manufacturing or distribution environments.Knowledge of OTIF performance measures and continuous improvement methodologies.Experience with warehouse management, ERP or dispatch systems.Understanding of 5S and lean manufacturing principles.
What We Offer
Competitive salaryCompany pensionTraining and development opportunitiesCareer progression opportunitiesSupportive team environmentOpportunity to make a real impact within a growing manufacturing business
Apply NowIf you are an organised, proactive leader with a passion for operational excellence and delivering outstanding customer service, we’d love to hear from you.Apply today with your CV.Curtis Furniture Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. INDLS Equals One is an advertising and recruitment agency working on behalf of our client to promote this vacancy. You may be contacted directly by the employer should they wish to progress your application. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide specific feedback if your application is unsuccessful.....Read more...
Duties will be introduced gradually and explained fully as part of training.
The duties below are grouped under four headings that reflect the main areas of the finance team. This list is not exhaustive and may be adjusted as the role and the wider function develop.
Purchase and sales ledger
Enter invoices and payments accurately onto the accounting software
Process purchase invoices and check them against orders and delivery notes
Process sales invoices and send them to customers on time
Help to answer supplier and customer queries about invoices and payments
Banking and credit control
Help with bank reconciliations, checking that transactions match bank statements
Support the credit control process, including chasing overdue payments under guidance
Keep accurate, up to date financial records and filing systems
Reporting and month end
Prepare and update spreadsheets in Excel to support reporting
Support the team with month end and year end preparation, including audit requests
Carry out ad hoc analysis and reporting as asked by the finance team
Handle general finance administration, including scanning, filing and data checks
Learning and development
Attend all AAT training days and complete coursework and assessments on time
Apply learning from the course to day to day work in the finance team
Meet regularly with the line manager and training provider to review progress
Shared responsibilities
These apply to every role.
Work safely at all times, follow health and safety procedures, and report hazards, near misses and incidents promptly
Report any concern about the welfare or safety of a colleague immediately, in line with company procedure
Embed equality, diversity and inclusion in everything the role touches, and challenge discrimination, bullying and harassment wherever it is encountered
Keep accurate, complete and timely records, and meet audit, confidentiality and data protection requirements
Treat information about colleagues, clients and suppliers as confidential and handle it lawfully
Take part in training and development, and keep skills and knowledge current
Act as a professional ambassador for WGC Ltd and the wider group, and follow company policies and procedures at all times
Training:The Level 3 Assistant Accountant apprenticeship standard includes 6 AAT exams.
The knowledge units will be delivered online through day release.
AAT Modules are as follows:
Introduction to Bookkeeping (Level 2 Unit)
Principles of Bookkeeping (Level 2 Unit)
Management Accounting Techniques
Financial Accounting: Preparing Financial Statements
Business Awareness
Tax Processes for Business
Training Outcome:Opportunity to progress into a full time role with the company following successful completion of the apprenticeship programme.Employer Description:WGC Ltd is a facilities management company established in 1974. WGC operates at over 400 client locations across England, Scotland and Wales and employs nearly 6,000 colleagues. The largest division provides hotel housekeeping and other services to 260 hotels.
The Accounts Apprentice role sits within the finance team at WGC Ltd and covers the purchase ledger, sales ledger, credit control, banking and management reporting. The role provides practical experience across the finance department while the postholder works towards the AAT Level 3 qualification as part of their apprenticeship.
No previous experience in finance is required. Training is provided on the job and alongside AAT study, so that practical skills and formal qualifications are built together.
Responsibility increases over time as skills and experience develop, and the role provides a structured first step into a career in accounting or finance.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5:30pm, with an hour for lunch.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
The duties below are grouped under four headings that reflect the main areas of the payroll team. This list is not exhaustive and may be adjusted as the role and the wider function develop.
Query handling and first line support
Provide first line support for colleague queries raised through the ticketing system and by telephone.
Assign incoming tickets to the relevant member of the payroll team.
Deal with incoming correspondence and pass it to the relevant member of the payroll team.
Support colleagues with queries about self service access to their user account.
Payroll processing support
Support the processing and administering of Attachment of Earnings and other statutory deductions.
Support with pay rate changes.
Assist with collating and processing leavers.
Assist with queries about employee holiday balances.
Handle requests for copies of payslips, and P45 and P60 queries.
Records and reporting
Update personal records as requested.
Assist with ad hoc reporting and project work as required.
Provide general administration support to the payroll team.
Learning and development
Attend all training days and complete coursework and assessments on time.
Apply learning from the course to day to day work in the payroll team.
Meet regularly with the line manager and training provider to review progress.
Shared responsibilities
These apply to every role.
Work safely at all times, follow health and safety procedures, and report hazards, near misses and incidents promptly.
Report any concern about the welfare or safety of a colleague immediately, in line with company procedure.
Embed equality, diversity and inclusion in everything the role touches, and challenge discrimination, bullying and harassment wherever it is encountered.
Keep accurate, complete and timely records, and meet audit, confidentiality and data protection requirements.
Treat information about colleagues, clients and suppliers as confidential and handle it lawfully.
Take part in training and development, and keep skills and knowledge current.
Act as a professional ambassador for WGC Ltd and the wider group, and follow company policies and procedures at all times.
Training:The Payroll Administrator standard is delivered in two elements; the CIPP (Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals) knowledge units and work based projects designed by the provider, to meet employer needs.
The knowledge units provided will cover topics such as:
National Insurance
PAYE
Statutory Sick Pay (SSP)
Statutory Parental Leave
Statutory Deductions
The last four months of the qualification will entail completing the following as part of the End Point Assessment:
Knowledge Test
Project Report
Professional Discussion
The qualification will be delivered over 12 months (8 months for training and 4 months for EPA). The training sessions will take place online bi-weekly with your allocated trainer. In between training sessions you will be assigned a workplace task to support in implementing your knowledge.Training Outcome:Opportunity to progress into a full time role with the company following successful completion of the apprenticeship programme.Employer Description:WGC Ltd is a facilities management company established in 1974. WGC operates at over 400 client locations across England, Scotland and Wales and employs nearly 6,000 colleagues. The largest division provides hotel housekeeping and other services to 260 hotels.
The Payroll Apprentice role provides administration support to a busy payroll team of nine, operating in a fast paced environment. The role covers first line support for colleague queries, general payroll administration and a range of routine payroll processing tasks, while the postholder works towards the Payroll Administrator Level 3 qualification as part of their apprenticeship.
No previous experience in payroll is required. Training is provided on the job and alongside the apprenticeship, so that practical skills and formal qualifications are built together. Responsibility increases over time as skills and experience develop, and the role provides a structured first step into a career in payroll.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, 9am to 5:30pm with an hour for lunch.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative....Read more...