Distribution Coordinator

Novatech Ltd; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual dress

Company pension

Free on-site parking

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Novatech Ltd in Gillingham, Dorset, is seeking a Distribution Coordinator on a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover. You’ll coordinate customer orders from receipt to delivery, build strong relationships with internal teams, and resolve queries to ensure a smooth process.

Based at our eco factory, you’ll manage orders, arrange deliveries and maintain accurate records, using ERP and Excel. You’ll be reliable, customer-focused and proactive, thriving in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer service, coordination, administration or order processing role.
• A genuine passion for delivering excellent customer service.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• A proactive approach, using initiative to solve problems and find solutions.
• The ability to build positive relationships across a range of teams and stakeholders.
• A willingness to learn new systems, processes and ways of working.
• A reliable and dependable approach, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Experience using ERP, order management or stock systems would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate customer orders from receipt through to delivery and resolve queries to ensure a smooth process.
• Work closely with Commercial, Supply Chain and Warehouse teams to manage orders.
• Maintain accurate records and build strong cross-team relationships.
• Roll up your sleeves, take ownership of workload and learn new systems and processes.

Skills

Customer service

Coordination

Administration

Order processing

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Relationship building

Initiative

Reliability

Learning mindset

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

As part of our team of Distribution Coordinators, you’ll be at the heart of ensuring our customers receive the products they need, when they need them.

This is a 12-month fixed-term contract providing maternity cover, with an anticipated start date of early November.

You’ll enjoy building relationships, solving problems and making sure things run smoothly, working closely with our Commercial, Supply Chain and Warehouse teams to manage customer orders from receipt through to delivery.

Based in the beautiful surroundings of our award-winning eco factory in Gillingham, Dorset, you’ll play a key role in supporting our growing business. From coordinating customer orders and arranging deliveries to resolving queries and maintaining accurate records, you’ll help deliver an excellent experience for both our customers and internal teams.

We’re looking for someone who is reliable, customer-focused and takes pride in getting the details right. You’ll be a team player who is happy to roll up your sleeves, use your initiative and take ownership of your workload. If you’re confident using Excel, enjoy learning new systems and processes, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll have:

• Experience in a customer service, coordination, administration or order processing role
• A genuine passion for delivering excellent customer service
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Confidence using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• A proactive approach, using initiative to solve problems and find solutions
• The ability to build positive relationships across a range of teams and stakeholders
• A willingness to learn new systems, processes and ways of working
• A reliable and dependable approach, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Experience using ERP, order management or stock systems would be advantageous

What you’ll get:

• Generous employee discount
• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Subsidised canteen
• Free on-site parking
• Long service benefits
• Paid community days
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly and supportive team, gain exposure to a wide range of business functions, and play an important role in delivering an exceptional experience for our customers.