Despatch Administrator

Igloo Ltd; Bedford; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Company pension

Onsite parking

Ongoing work with a leading automotive

Support from Igloo's recruitment and/—

Job summary

Igloo Ltd. is seeking a Despatch Administrator to join a busy automotive operation in Thurleigh. You will support day-to-day despatch, ensuring vehicles and paperwork are processed accurately and efficiently.

The role requires an organised, reliable administrator who can work in a fast-paced office and communicate with drivers and operations teams to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Despatch/administration experience preferred.
• Good IT skills and familiarity with office systems.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Add vehicle loads onto the internal despatch system.
• Prepare and issue paperwork for vehicle collections and deliveries.
• Hand out vehicle keys and documentation to drivers.
• Liaise with drivers to ensure the smooth despatch of vehicles.
• Update internal systems with accurate information.
• Support the wider operational team with general administrative duties.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure all paperwork is completed correctly.
• Work efficiently to meet operational deadlines.

Skills

Administrative support

Attention to detail

IT skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Independent / team work

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Despatch Administrator to join a busy automotive operation in Thurleigh. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and reliable administrator to support the day-to-day despatch operation, ensuring vehicles and documentation are processed accurately and efficiently.

The successful candidate will be confident working in a fast-paced office environment and communicating with both drivers and operational teams.

The Role:

• Adding vehicle loads onto the internal despatch system.
• Preparing and issuing paperwork for vehicle collections and deliveries.
• Handing out vehicle keys and documentation to drivers.
• Liaising with drivers to ensure the smooth despatch of vehicles.
• Updating internal systems with accurate information.
• Supporting the wider operational team with general administrative duties.
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring all paperwork is completed correctly.
• Working efficiently to meet operational deadlines.

The Person:

• Previous administration experience is desirable.
• Good IT skills and confidence using computer systems.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Reliable with a positive and proactive attitude.

What We Offer:

• Weekly pay.
• Company pension.
• Onsite parking.
• Ongoing work with a leading automotive company.
• Support from Igloo's recruitment and payroll teams.

Commutable from:

Bedford, Milton Keynes, Northampton, Rushden, Wellingborough, Biggleswade, Huntingdon, St Neots and Sandy.