Despatch Coordinator

ADM; Corby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global nutrition company based in Corby is seeking a Despatch Coordinator to manage the weighbridge operations. The job holder will ensure efficient vehicle weighing and support various office needs on a rotating shift schedule. Candidates should have administrative experience, GCSE maths and English, and be proficient in IT skills. This position offers excellent career growth within a diverse and inclusive workplace environment that promotes continuous learning and mental health awareness.

Benefits

Subsidised health & fitness offers

Support for maternity and paternity leave

Continuous learning opportunities

Diversity Employee Resource Groups

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative roles is essential.
• Proficiency in IT programs, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong numeracy, literacy, and communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently operate the weighbridge for vehicle movements.
• Ensure accurate documentation and recordkeeping.
• Provide cover for the Materials Controller as needed.

Skills

Administrative experience

Competent in IT programmes (Word, Excel)

Good communication skills

Good telephone manners

Excellent organisational and planning skills

Good numeracy and literacy

Education

GCSE maths and English

Job description

Your Role

An opportunity has arisen for a Despatch Coordinator based in Corby, Northamptonshire. In this role the job holder will be responsible for ensuring the efficient day‑to‑day operation of the weighbridge and carrying out routine weighbridge tasks in connection with all goods vehicles coming onto and leaving the site. The role also requires providing cover and support for the Materials Controller and relief cover for other staff in the office when required. This position follows a weekly rotating shift pattern alternating between 6:00 am – 2:00 pm and 10:00 am – 6:00 pm.

Your Responsibilities

• To undertake and promote Safety & Health requirements in accordance with company and site procedures, programmes and targets.
• Efficient and accurate operation of the weighbridge.
• Ensure accurate receipt and despatch weighing’s of all bulk movements.
• Ensure timely and accurate weighing of all incoming and outgoing vehicles delivering stock items.
• Ensure all Cereform weighing’s are accurately recorded and assist with any queries as required.
• Ensure accurate issue and receipt of all relevant documentation.
• Timely and accurate completion and filing of paperwork.
• Within all operations ensure that actions and records conform to Company and SOX requirements.
• Accurate completion of all relevant data entry.
• Ensure weekly bin dips are completed and accurately recorded.
• Provide support and cover for the Materials Controller.
• Assist and provide cover in other departments as and when required.

Your Profile

• Administrative experience.
• GCSE maths and English.
• Competent in IT programmes (Word, Excel).
• Good numeracy and literacy.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Good telephone manners.

Your Future Perspective

• Challenging tasks, short decision‑making processes and a high level of personal responsibility in a modern work environment with flexible work time models.
• Room for innovative thinking and growth with the possibility to manage your own career path.
• A company culture which promotes continuous learning and diversity. All colleagues can join our Women’s and Multicultural Employee Resource Groups, the ADM Pride Employee Network and the Young Professionals Network, as well as the company‑wide mentorship programme as mentor or mentee.
• Excellent career opportunities in a world‑leading nutrition company.
• An attractive remuneration including a variety of social benefits like subsidised health & fitness offers.
• ADM encourages managers and colleagues to discuss and enable the flexibility needed to meet the demands of work and life.
• Additional benefits and support for maternity and paternity leave.
• ADM is an advocate of a workforce aware of their mental health. In addition to our network of Mental Health First Aiders, all new starters are enrolled in ‘Mental Health Aware’ training within three months of joining.

#IncludingYou

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and value diversity at our company to encourage a diverse range of perspectives, skills, experience and knowledge within our business. To assist with this the Company has established a UK Diversity forum to support participation of underrepresented groups in the workplace. Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth and delivering outstanding performance.

For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website: Culture, Engagement & Inclusion | ADM.

About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry‑advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.

Learn more about ADM at www.adm.com and www.4flour.co.uk.

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