Dispatch Administrator

Job Advert; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ipswich Dispatch client is seeking a Temporary Dispatch Administrator to join the team on a full-time temporary basis. The role runs for two weeks from Monday 16th November, with a 9-day fortnight and hours from 8:45am to 5:15pm (Mon-Thu) and 8:45am to 5:00pm (Fridays).

Salary is up to £30,000 per annum. Responsibilities include coordinating dispatches by sea, air and road, liaising with freight forwarders and couriers, exporting documentation and handling queries, plus general dispatch

Qualifications

• Previous transport or logistics experience is preferable.
• Knowledge of dangerous goods transportation and legislation is advantageous.
• Previous SAP experience would be beneficial.
• Strong IT, organisation and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• Be available to start work Monday 16th November for 2 weeks.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating customer order dispatches by sea, air and road.
• Liaising with freight forwarders, couriers and third parties.
• Preparing export dispatch documentation and applying freight charges.
• Responding to delivery queries and resolving issues with couriers.
• General administration and filing within the dispatch office.

Skills

Transport/logistics experience

IT skills

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Tools

SAP

Job description

A client of ours in the Ipswich area are recruiting a Temporary Dispatch Administrator to join their team. This is a full-time temporary position starting Monday 16th November, likely for 2 weeks with the potential to extend. Working a 9-day fortnight with working hours of 8:45am-5:15pm Monday to Thursday and 8:45am-5:00pm on worked Fridays, paying up to £30,000 per annum.

Your key duties in this Dispatch Administrator role will include but are not limited to:

• Coordinating customer order dispatches by sea, air and road
• Liaising with freight forwarders, couriers and third parties
• Preparing export dispatch documentation and applying freight charges
• Responding to delivery queries and resolving issues with couriers
• General administration and filing within the dispatch office

Skills and Experience required to be considered for this role:

• Previous transport or logistics experience is preferable
• Knowledge of dangerous goods transportation and legislation is advantageous
• Previous SAP experience would be beneficial
• Strong IT, organisation and time-management skills
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
• Be available to start work Monday 16th November for 2 weeks