Despatch Administrator

Are you organised, proactive and great at keeping things running smoothly? Would you love a role where attention to detail and communication make all the difference?
We are recruiting for a Dispatch Administrator to join a busy manufacturing business and support the smooth coordination of customer deliveries. Working as part of the Supply Chain team, the Dispatch Administrator will liaise with the warehouse, internal teams and external transport providers to ensure shipments are planned, documented and communicated accurately.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied administrative role in a fast-paced environment, with the potential to secure a permanent position.

• Monitoring daily shipment requirements and processing dispatch requests using the company ERP system
• Producing warehouse picking lists, packing slips and delivery documentation
• Communicating dispatch requirements and priorities to the warehouse team
• Arranging collections and deliveries with external hauliers
• Liaising with transport providers regarding collection times, vehicle requirements and any changes or delays
• Keeping internal teams updated on shipment progress, shortages and potential delays
• Responding to changing customer requirements and delivery priorities
• Maintaining accurate dispatch records and escalating any delivery or service issues when needed

• Previous experience in administration, ideally within dispatch, logistics, transport, warehousing or customer service
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
• Confident IT skills, including Microsoft Outlook and Excel
• Experience using an ERP system would be beneficial
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to manage competing priorities in a busy environment
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and the confidence to liaise with internal teams and external transport providers
• Similar job titles you may have worked under include Logistics Administrator, Transport Administrator, Warehouse Administrator, Shipping Administrator or Customer Service Administrator

• 14.50 per hour
• Weekly pay
• A temporary position with the opportunity to become permanent
• Working hours expected to be 8am-3pm Monday to Thursday and 8am-1pm Friday
• Free parking
• The opportunity to develop your experience within a busy manufacturing and Supply Chain environment