Despatch Coordinator

Theo James Recruitment; North East; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK manufacturing company is seeking a Despatch Planner to coordinate the delivery of sawn timber products across the UK. This role focuses on planning and communication within a supportive team that values safety and quality. Candidates should have experience in despatch or supply chain planning, strong Excel skills, and GCSE-level Maths and English. This full-time position offers stability and opportunities for progression within the growing organisation.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Mini healthcare package

Pension scheme

Annual profit-related bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in despatch, transport, production, or supply chain planning is preferred.
• Strong Excel and Outlook skills are essential.
• Attention to detail and organisation are key for success.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate delivery of sawn timber products across the UK.
• Plan loads and arrange transport.
• Liaise with customers and sales teams.

Skills

Experience in despatch, transport, production, or supply chain planning

Strong Excel skills

Strong Outlook skills

Attention to detail

Organisation

Communication

Education

GCSE-level Maths and English (or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

Our client is a well-established UK manufacturing business operating within the timber and wood products sector. With strong values around safety, integrity, teamwork, and sustainability, the business has seen significant growth through continued investment in modern equipment while maintaining a bespoke, customer-focused approach. As a Despatch Planner, you will join a collaborative supply chain team where people truly are at the heart of the operation.

Working Hours

Monday to Friday

Benefits

• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Mini healthcare package
• Pension scheme
• Annual profit-related bonus
• Permanent, full-time role

Job Description

As a Despatch Planner, you will coordinate the delivery of sawn timber products to customers across the UK. The role focuses on planning, customer service, and communication rather than hands-on transport. The Despatch Planner will review order books, monitor production schedules, plan loads, arrange internal and external transport, and liaise closely with customers, sales teams, and haulage partners to meet delivery expectations.

Skills & Experience

To succeed as a Despatch Planner, you will ideally have experience in despatch, transport, production, or supply chain planning. Strong Excel and Outlook skills are essential, alongside excellent attention to detail, organisation, and communication. GCSE-level Maths and English (or equivalent) are preferred.

Why Should You Apply?

This Despatch Planner opportunity offers stability, variety, and progression within a growing UK manufacturer. Joining as a Despatch Planner means becoming part of a supportive team that values safety, quality, and continuous improvement. If you\'re looking for a hands-on planning role with real impact, apply now for the Despatch Planner position