Despatch Planner - Trainable, Permanent Logistics Role

Rubicon Recruitment; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training provided

Forklift training available

Permanent role

Structured working environment

Supportive management

Job summary

Rubicon Recruitment is seeking a Despatch Planner for a permanent role in a manufacturing/logistics setting in the UK. You will be trained on systems and processes and supported by a structured environment.

You will process schedules, generate works orders, and liaise with customers to track order status, including forklift tasks as needed. A forklift licence is desirable; training is provided where necessary.

Qualifications

• Experience working within a manufacturing or logistics environment preferred.
• Confident using MRP or similar planning systems.
• Forklift licence (FLT) desirable but not essential, as training can be provided.
• Strong organisational skills and a 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

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Customer liaison

Tools

MRP planning systems

Job description

Rubicon Recruitment is seeking a Despatch Planner for a permanent role in a manufacturing/logistics setting in the UK. You will be trained on systems and processes and supported by a structured environment.

You will process schedules, generate works orders, and liaise with customers to track order status, including forklift tasks as needed. A forklift licence is desirable; training is provided where necessary.