Hybrid Warehouse & Transport Controller

Apollo Distribution Solutions (East Midlands); Hemington; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Employee referral programme

Forklift training

Job summary

Apollo Distribution Solutions is seeking a flexible Warehouse Operative / Transport Controller in Castle Donington. The role combines warehouse tasks with transport coordination and can evolve into a specialised position over time.

You will spend time across both areas initially, developing operation-wide understanding and contributing to efficient stock handling, dispatch, and driver management.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think independently.
• Excellent organisational skills with a practical, hands-on approach.
• Confident communication skills, both over the telephone and by email.
• Good knowledge of UK geography, especially the Midlands, and reliable IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Booking stock and deliveries in and out of the warehouse.
• Picking, packing and preparing goods for dispatch.
• Processing returns and ensuring the items are properly identified and managed.
• Receiving used mannequins and preparing them for storage or refurbishment.
• Planning routes and coordinating drivers to ensure timely deliveries.
• Responding to customer enquiries by phone and email.
• Providing delivery updates and handling on-call duties when required.

Skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Organisational skills

Customer service mindset

Good communication

UK geography knowledge

Tools

Forklift truck qualification

Job description

Apollo Distribution Solutions is seeking a flexible Warehouse Operative / Transport Controller in Castle Donington. The role combines warehouse tasks with transport coordination and can evolve into a specialised position over time.

You will spend time across both areas initially, developing operation-wide understanding and contributing to efficient stock handling, dispatch, and driver management.