Despatch Operations Coordinator

Kronospan; Chirk; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Interesting and challenging work

Continued training, support and career

Industry-leading colleagues

Job summary

Kronospan UK is seeking an organised despatch administrator to join our logistics team. Based in the despatch office, yard and warehouse, you will coordinate drivers, prepare paperwork and support outbound deliveries.

You will ensure health and safety compliance, maintain records and liaise with warehouse staff, drivers and sales to achieve accurate and timely deliveries. A proactive approach and strong MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational and multitasking skills for managing despatches in a warehouse.
• Strong verbal and written communication with drivers, customers and internal teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Problem-solving, attention to detail, and calmness under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on role based in the despatch office, yard and warehouse.
• Coordinate HGV drivers and despatch forklifts to ensure on-time deliveries.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards and company procedures.
• Prepare and process despatch documentation, including delivery notes.
• Communicate with warehouse, drivers and sales to coordinate outbound loads.
• Schedule and track outgoing deliveries to meet deadlines.
• Maintain accurate records of all outgoing goods and update systems.
• Perform regular checks on despatch paperwork and flag discrepancies.
• Support the despatch team with administrative tasks.

Skills

Organisational skills

Multitasking

Communication

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kronospan UK is seeking an organised despatch administrator to join our logistics team. Based in the despatch office, yard and warehouse, you will coordinate drivers, prepare paperwork and support outbound deliveries.

You will ensure health and safety compliance, maintain records and liaise with warehouse staff, drivers and sales to achieve accurate and timely deliveries. A proactive approach and strong MS Office skills are essential.