Dispatch Clerk (Night Shift)

Pertemps Milton Keynes; Buckingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start available

Job summary

Pertemps Milton Keynes seeks a Dispatch Clerk for a night shift to support a major automotive contract in Milton Keynes. The role involves coordinating daily dispatch activities, processing documentation, and liaising with drivers and warehouse staff. Immediate start available for an organised, detail-focused individual.

The role offers a permanent night shift in a busy transport and logistics operation with long-term potential and opportunities to advance within the team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in transport, logistics, dispatch or fleet administration.
• Excellent administrative and organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and transport management systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating daily dispatch activities to ensure timely vehicle movements.
• Processing transport and delivery documentation accurately.
• Liaising with drivers, warehouse staff and management teams.
• Monitoring vehicle departures and arrivals.
• Updating internal systems and maintaining accurate records.
• Investigating and resolving any dispatch-related issues.
• Ensuring all paperwork is completed correctly and in line with company procedures.
• Supporting the wider transport operation as required

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Transport management systems

Independent working

Tools

Transport management systems

Job description

Dispatch Clerk (Night Shift)

Location: Milton Keynes

Salary: £31,000 per annum, £14.90 Per Hour

Contract: Ongoing Temporary Assignment

Hours: Monday to Friday, 18:30 - 03:00 (30-minute unpaid break)

Please note that working hours may move to a 17:00 start in the New Year.

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Dispatch Clerk to join a busy transport and logistics operation supporting a major automotive contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and can effectively manage dispatch and transport administration processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinating daily dispatch activities to ensure timely vehicle movements.
• Processing transport and delivery documentation accurately.
• Liaising with drivers, warehouse staff and management teams.
• Monitoring vehicle departures and arrivals.
• Updating internal systems and maintaining accurate records.
• Investigating and resolving any dispatch-related issues.
• Ensuring all paperwork is completed correctly and in line with company procedures.
• Supporting the wider transport operation as required

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience within a transport, logistics, dispatch or fleet administration role.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and transport management systems.
• Ability to work independently and prioritise workload effectively.
• Good communication skills with the ability to build relationships across departments.
• Comfortable working permanent night shifts.

What's on Offer?

• Salary equivalent of £31,000 per annum.
• Ongoing temporary assignment with long-term potential.
• Opportunity to work on a prestigious automotive contract.
• Supportive and professional working environment.
• Immediate start available.