Dispatch Clerk (Night Shift)

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd in Milton Keynes is recruiting a Dispatch Clerk to support a major automotive transport contract. The role is full-time on a permanent night shift, with hours 18:30–03:00 (potential 17:00 start in the New Year).

You will coordinate nightly dispatch, process paperwork, and liaise with drivers and depots to keep on-time departures. Ideal candidates have prior dispatch or transport administration experience, strong organisational and communication skills, and confidence handling

Qualifications

• Experience in transport, dispatch or fleet administration.
• Proficient with MS Office and transport management systems.
• Night shift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate nightly dispatch activities to ensure timely vehicle movements.
• Process transport and delivery paperwork accurately.
• Liaise with drivers, depot staff and management teams.
• Monitor vehicle departures and arrivals.
• Update internal systems and maintain records.
• Investigate and resolve dispatch-related issues.
• Ensure paperwork complies with company procedures.
• Support wider transport operations as needed.

Skills

Administrative skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

MS Office

Transport management systems

Job description

Based in Milton Keynes, this Dispatch Clerk (Night Shift) role supports a major automotive contract within transport and logistics. Working Monday to Friday, 18:30 until 03:00, with a start time possibly moving to 17:00 in the New Year, the post is full time and temporary, paying £14.90 hourly. Duties include coordinating nightly dispatch activity so vehicles depart on schedule, processing transport and delivery paperwork precisely, and liaising with drivers and depots. Candidates need strong organisation, accuracy, and confidence handling administrative tasks. Prior dispatch or transport experience is essential.

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.