Distribution Operations Administrator

Workshop Recruitment; Gosport; On-site; GBP 19,286 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

Workshop Recruitment is supporting a busy manufacturing and distribution operation in Holbrook to recruit a Distribution Operations Administrator on a 3-month contract. The role is based at the gatehouse office and serves as the first point of contact for drivers.

Initially you’ll work a 6:00am–2:00pm shift, with a later rotation to 2:00pm–10:00pm. You’ll need strong administration experience, excellent attention to detail, and good IT skills to keep logs, documents, and systems accurate while

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced administration roles.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Professional communication and customer-facing demeanor.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Able to prioritise and adapt to changing tasks.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for drivers arriving on site.
• Allocate drivers and manage vehicle arrivals and departures.
• Maintain logs and ensure documentation accuracy.
• Support despatch and receipts administration in internal systems.
• Coordinate with warehouse, transport planners and customer service.
• Assist with parcel carrier processing and load paperwork.
• Manage departmental administration, records, and reporting.
• Resolve day-to-day operational issues with a proactive approach.

Skills

Administration experience

Attention to detail

Strong communication

MS Office proficiency

Organised under pressure

Tools

Internal systems

Job description

Distribution Operations Administrator

Holbrook | £14.67 per hour | Full Time | 3-Month Contract | Rotating 6:00am‑2:00pm / 2:00pm‑10:00pm shift pattern

Workshop Recruitment is supporting a busy manufacturing and distribution operation in the search for a Distribution Operations Administrator to join the team at their Holbrook facility on an initial 3‑month contract. This role will be based in the gatehouse office, acting as a key first point of contact for drivers arriving on site and helping to keep the distribution operation running efficiently. This is a reactive and varied role that requires strong attention to detail, a proactive attitude, and the ability to deal with changing priorities. Following an initial training period on a 6:00am‑2:00pm shift, the role will move onto a rotating 6:00am‑2:00pm / 2:00pm‑10:00pm shift pattern.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as first point of contact for drivers reporting to site
• Allocate drivers and manage vehicle arrivals and departures
• Maintain accurate logs and ensure all documentation is correct
• Support despatch and receipts administration through internal systems
• Coordinate with warehouse, transport planners, and customer service teams
• Assist with parcel carrier processing and load paperwork
• Help manage departmental administration, records, and reporting
• Resolve day‑to‑day operational issues with a proactive, can‑do approach

Skills & Knowledge Required

• Previous administration experience within a fast‑paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Confident communicator with a professional and helpful approach
• Able to manage changing priorities and work reactively
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office
• Organised and able to work effectively under pressure
• Positive, proactive, and solutions‑focused attitude
• Experience in warehouse, logistics, or distribution administration advantageous