Despatch Coordinator

CV Recruitment; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A local recruitment agency is seeking a Dispatch Coordinator for a temporary leading to permanent position in Stoke-on-Trent. Responsibilities include booking materials, compiling orders, and stock control. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong work ethic and attention to detail. Competitive pay of £13.50 per hour, opportunities for training on machinery, and weekday hours are offered.

Qualifications

• Interest and ability to operate varied machinery effectively.
• Ideally worked within stock rotation or despatch.
• Previous experience in a steel materials environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Booking in of materials and moving items using cranes/forklift.
• Compiling and wrapping orders for despatch.
• Conducting weekly stocktaking and batch control.
• Maintaining an organised work area and ensuring safety standards.

Skills

Excellent work ethic

Attention to detail

Excellent problem-solving skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Interest in machinery

Job description

Overview

Despatch Co-ordinator – Stoke

Temporary leading to Permanent

£13.50 per hour

£26,325 to be reviewed once passed probation plus benefits

The Role

A fantastic new opportunity has arisen for a Dispatch Coordinator to join an established local company. Full training and development will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Goods in – Booking in of material, batch control, moving items to the correct location using cranes / forklift
• Despatch – compiling orders onto pallets, wrapping and despatching
• Stock control – weekly stocktaking, ensuring batches are correct
• Assisting Zone 2 operators where applicable
• Training on the Crane and Forklift will also be available for the right candidate
• The ideal candidate must have interest and ability to operate varied machinery effectively
• Working with material handling, processes, and ensuring that all operations meet quality and safety standards
• Operate and maintain machinery used in the production process
• Handle materials efficiently to ensure smooth workflow
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with machinery or production processes
• Maintain an organised work area, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations
• Collaborate with team members to optimise production efficiency

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent work ethic, keen to learn and progress within a production environment
• Ideally worked within stock rotation, despatch
• Steel materials environment previously but not essential
• Machine operative but not essential
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team while also being self-motivated
• Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work
• Excellent problem-solving skills and logical thinking abilities
• If you are passionate about machinery and eager to contribute to a thriving production environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!

Hours

• 07:00 – 17:00
• 7am – 4pm
• 7.30am – 4.30pm
• 8am – 5pm
• Monday – Friday
• Over time as and when required