Logistics Assistant

Supersede Recruitment Partners; Pickwell; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Pickwell is seeking a Logistics Assistant to work 45 hours per week. This full-time role involves planning delivery schedules, liaising with drivers, and ensuring the accuracy of shipments. Ideal candidates will have logistics experience, strong computer literacy, and excellent customer service skills. The position offers 28 days holiday, contributory pension, staff discount, and free parking.

Benefits

28 days holiday per annum

Contributory pension

Staff discount

Free parking

Qualifications

• Previous logistics experience preferred; full training will be provided.
• Able to safely and efficiently move and handle stock.
• Must be computer literate, accurate, and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with the Logistics Manager to plan delivery schedules.
• Ensure delivery schedules and targets are met.
• Assist with picking and packing online orders.
• Check goods on arrival and input into the stock system.

Skills

Logistics experience

Customer service skills

Computer literacy

Attention to detail

Reliability

'Can do' attitude

Job description

Overview

Logistics Assistant – Oakham. 45 hours per week (alternate weekends). £29,250 plus overtime. This is a full-time, permanent position, working five days a week with one weekend on, one weekend off.

The role involves goods in/out duties to assist and cover the Goods In/Out Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with the Logistics Manager to plan delivery schedules and routes
• Liaise with delivery drivers regarding agreed schedules and routes
• Ensure delivery schedules and targets are met
• Ensure the accuracy of delivery shipments and check condition of goods before dispatch
• Liaise with the warehouse team and department heads regarding availability of goods
• Assist with picking and packing online orders
• Assist with preparing goods for delivery and loading vans when required
• Liaise with suppliers regarding booking in deliveries
• Organise traffic flow of delivery vehicles for unloading
• Organise the receipt of goods into the Distribution Centre
• Check goods on arrival and input into the stock system
• Ensure the accuracy of shipments and check condition of goods received
• Liaise with team leader regarding the storage of goods
• Liaise with department heads regarding the onward movement of goods
• Ensure the accuracy of delivery shipments and check condition of goods before dispatch
• Ensure the Dispatch Centre, goods in, stores and yard areas are well maintained and secure
• General admin tasks relating to the role

Ideal candidate / Qualifications

• Previous logistics experience, including goods in/out experience is preferred, but full training will be provided
• Able to safely and efficiently move and handle stock using the correct equipment and procedures
• Must be highly computer literate, accurate and reliable
• Great customer service skills
• Responsible and trustworthy
• Flexible with a 'can do' positive attitude
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic and well organised
• Happy to be 'hands-on' when required

Benefits

• 28 days holiday per annum
• Contributory pension
• Staff discount
• Free parking