Despatch & Logistics Planner — Scheduling Expert

Rubicon Recruitment Agency; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training

Forklift training

Permanent role

Planning and logistics exposure

Supportive management

Job summary

Rubicon Recruitment Agency is seeking a Despatch Planner to join a well-established manufacturing logistics team in Salisbury. You will learn and apply processes to manage schedules, orders, and customer communications while progressing to running the full despatch workflow.

The role offers on-site training, forklift training (if needed), and a permanent position within a supportive environment that values accuracy and reliability across the order-to-shipment cycle.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or logistics environment preferred.
• Confident using MRP or similar planning systems.
• Forklift licence desirable but training can be provided.
• Strong organisational skills and keen eye for detail.
• Comfortable liaising with customers and internal teams alike.

Responsibilities

• Receive, process, and maintain customer and supplier schedules and orders.
• Generate works orders and issue them to the relevant team leader or stores area.
• Prepare and pack customer shipments in line with customer-specific packaging procedures.
• Liaise with customers via email, telephone, and online portals regarding order status.
• Load and unload customer packaging and product, including via forklift truck.
• Maintain accurate filing systems and customer logistics query portals.

Skills

Organisation

Detail-oriented

Customer liaison

Internal communication

Tools

MRP system

Forklift (FLT) training

Job description

Rubicon Recruitment Agency is seeking a Despatch Planner to join a well-established manufacturing logistics team in Salisbury. You will learn and apply processes to manage schedules, orders, and customer communications while progressing to running the full despatch workflow.

The role offers on-site training, forklift training (if needed), and a permanent position within a supportive environment that values accuracy and reliability across the order-to-shipment cycle.