Despatch Assistant (Part Time)

Wienerberger UK; Barrow-upon-Humber; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a part-time Despatch Administrator in Barrow-upon-Humber. The role involves administrating despatch operations, providing customer service, and supporting office functions. Candidates must possess strong organizational and communication skills, with a competent use of Microsoft Office. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

Salary of £12,690 (pro rata FTE £24,569)

4% annual company bonus

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Health & wellbeing benefits

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Must manage tasks under time pressure.
• High standards and a target-focused approach required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in ensuring that the despatch department is well organized.
• Provide counter assistance for incoming/outgoing deliveries.
• Data entry and filing tasks.

Skills

Competent use of Microsoft Office

Good telephone manner

Excellent administration skills

Ability to juggle multiple tasks

Excellent communication skills

Strong organisational & planning abilities

Job description

Overview

Come and join us as a Despatch Administrator on a part time basis at our Goxhill site in North Lincolnshire!

wienerberger UK & Ireland is dedicated to empowering the construction industry to create a sustainable future for generations to come, through an extensive range of high-quality building products, systems, and solutions. We foster long-term partnerships, support exceptional careers, and place sustainability at the heart of everything we do.

About the Role

As Despatch Administrator (known internally as a Despatch Assistant) you will…

• Assist in ensuring that the despatch department is well organised, professional and efficient
• Assist with the operation of the Wienerberger Text & Collect service
• Provide counter assistance for our incoming /outgoing deliveries & customer collections
• Data entry and filing
• Provide administrative support to the office and factory managers
• Handling of visitors to site plus incoming calls and taking messages where necessary
• Ensure visitors have observed health and safety procedures
• Preparing rooms for meetings, providing refreshments and / or buffets as required
• Provide SAP cover when required
• Provide holiday/sickness cover when requested

Hours of Work: 10.30am to 2.30pm, Monday to Friday

About You

You will have/be…

• A competent use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word & Outlook)
• a good telephone manner
• excellent administration skills
• the ability to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritise your workload effectively
• excellent communication skills
• the ability to work well under your own initiative
• able to work well under time pressure
• strong organisational & planning abilities
• high standards, a passion for improvement and a target/delivery focused approach

About our Benefits

• Salary of £12,690 (pro rata FTE £24,569)
• Annual company bonus up to 4%
• Pension scheme
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays & holiday flexibility (buy 4 extra days and sell up to 2 days) + additional volunteering day
• Employee assistance and wellbeing programmes (including 24/7 online GP, discounts on counselling, mental health support service, get fit programmes)
• Health & wellbeing benefits which include dental cover, health cash plan and eye tests
• Financial advice/support available (including expert advice from our pension provider, and recommendations on savings & loans options)
• Employee discounts available with various retailers, gyms, and wienerberger products
• Life assurance (2x annual salary)
• Opportunity to join our Share Incentive Plan and our Employee Profit Participation Programme

About Wienerberger Ltd

Wienerberger Ltd is a provider of wall, roof and landscaping innovations, offering outstanding, sustainable solutions for new build and renovation. In the UK, we have head offices located in Cheadle and Doncaster, showrooms in London, Belfast and Surrey, with brick and roof tile production sites in Manchester, Co. Durham, Worcestershire, North Warwickshire, West Midlands, North Kent, Surrey and West Sussex.

Closing note: So what are you waiting for? Come and join Wienerberger as a Despatch Administrator and start growing your career with us today!

The closing date for this role is subject to change and may be closed earlier than advertised.