Despatch Supervisor

Company Description

LGC is a leading, global life science tools company, providing mission-critical components and solutions into high-growth application areas across the human healthcare and applied market segments. Its high-quality product portfolio is comprised of mission-critical tools for genomics and for quality assurance applications. LGC’s tools play a key role in customer workflows from discovery applications through to commercial manufacture and enable its customers to: bring new diagnostics and therapies to market; progress research and development; optimise food production; and continuously monitor and enhance the quality of food, the environment and consumer products.

LGC’s 180 years of scientific heritage combined with a track record of innovation and value enhancing acquisitions has enabled it to build its product portfolio and expertise, and develop deep relationships with customers, industry partners and the global scientific community. Its products and services are delivered by highly qualified and experienced teams, operating from a global network of accredited sites that showcase its scientific and manufacturing capabilities.

LGC’s core purpose of Science for a Safer World and its core values of passion, curiosity, integrity, brilliance and respect, infuse its culture. 

Job Description

Dispatch & Warehouse Supervisor – Chemicals & Logistics | Luton, UK

We are looking for a hands-on, dedicated leader with experience in logistics, inventory management, and handling dangerous goods and also someone who can thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy developing people while making operations more efficient and compliant!

Join our growing team as a Dispatch & Warehouse Supervisor!

We're looking for someone with a passion for logistics, a strong attention to detail, and the confidence to lead a team in a high-responsibility environment. In this critical role, you’ll coordinate the day-to-day operations of our Dispatch function – ensuring all shipping, storage, and compliance needs are met to the highest standards.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Oversee despatch activities including packing, storing, and shipping hazardous and non-hazardous goods
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and handle customs/export documentation
• Handle a dedicated warehouse team and ensure delivery deadlines are met
• Oversee courier tracking, third-party collections, and special delivery instructions
• Support inventory control, labelling, and segregation of expired and specialised waste
• Continuously improve workflows and maintain a safe, tidy warehouse environment
• Train, develop, and appraise team members, conducting regular check-ins
• Handle holiday, absence, and HR administration for your team

Qualifications

What You Bring

• Relevant qualification (Matric/NQF Level 4 or equivalent) – Logistics/Warehousing a plus
• Solid experience in Chemicals, FMCG, Distribution, or Supply Chain environments
• Excellent organisational and people management skills
• Strong understanding of handling and transporting dangerous/hazardous goods
• Experience with inventory software systems and critical metric tracking
• A calm, proactive attitude with the ability to solve problems and meet tight deadlines

Why Join Us?

We’re a passionate organisation committed to quality, compliance, and safety. You'll be part of a small, high-performing team where your voice matters, your ideas are valued, and your impact is visible every day. If you want to grow your leadership skills and make a real difference in the way goods move safely and efficiently, we’d love to hear from you.

Additional Information

The job holder will be able to demonstrate the following behaviours in line with LGC’s core values:

• Integrity
• Respect
• Passion
• Curiosity
• Brilliance

Person Specification

• Attention to detail
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Time management
• Team player
• Assertive
• Resilient
• Flexible