Dynamic Sales & Transport Coordinator — Maternity Cover

Pertemps North West and North Wales; Basingstoke and Deane; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps North West and North Wales is seeking a Sales & Transport Coordinator to provide maternity cover in Whitchurch. The role supports a busy Sales & Transport department, handling orders, planning, data entry, stock checks and transport arrangements.

The ideal candidate will have strong IT skills, notably Microsoft Office and Excel, plus excellent attention to detail and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Monday to Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm.

Qualifications

• Good computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office and Excel/spreadsheets.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both customers and internal teams.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Generate and maintain daily sales plans.
• Collate daily actual weights by grower and maintain the sales master sheet.
• Take and process customer orders.
• Enter orders onto the Niche system and update the sales plan.
• Maintain and update frozen stock records.
• Log despatch note information accurately.
• Print invoices from the Niche system and check them against the sales book.
• Complete end-of-day stock checks and advise customers of any shortages.
• Run relevant reports from the Niche system.
• Arrange transport using both company drivers and third-party hauliers, ensuring deliveries are arranged in the most cost-effective way.
• Coordinate the transport of live birds into the plant to support the smooth running of the factory.
• Liaise with external cold stores regarding the booking of frozen loads in and out, ensuring timely uplift and delivery requirements are met.
• Communicate sales and transport issues to the relevant internal teams.
• Develop and maintain spreadsheets and other administrative systems within the Sales & Transport department.
• Work closely with colleagues across Sales, Operations and Factory teams to ensure the smooth running of daily operations.

Skills

Excel/spreadsheets

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Tools

Niche system

Job description

Pertemps North West and North Wales is seeking a Sales & Transport Coordinator to provide maternity cover in Whitchurch. The role supports a busy Sales & Transport department, handling orders, planning, data entry, stock checks and transport arrangements.

The ideal candidate will have strong IT skills, notably Microsoft Office and Excel, plus excellent attention to detail and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Monday to Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm.