Logistics & Despatch Specialist – UK Operations

Netbox Recruitment Ltd; Sidcup; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Great company benefits

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Netbox Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Logistics / Despatch Coordinator in Sidcup to own the UK domestic despatch operation within a small team.

You will plan daily outbound consignments, book couriers, manage carriers, and coordinate with Production and Warehouse to ensure timely dispatch while seeking efficiencies. The role offers weekday hours, free parking, and progression opportunities in a growing manufacturing business.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and scheduling UK outbound consignments.
• Experience booking couriers, hauliers and 3PL providers.
• Able to select carriers based on service, capacity and cost.
• Collaborate with Production and Warehouse to manage lead times.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule daily UK outbound consignments from boxes to pallets.
• Book and manage couriers, hauliers and 3PL providers.
• Select carriers based on service, capacity and cost.
• Coordinate with Production and Warehouse to manage lead times and priorities.
• Check orders for accuracy and special requirements.
• Track deliveries and resolve transport issues.
• Maintain despatch and POD records.
• Build relationships with carriers and internal teams.
• Identify process improvements to reduce freight costs.

Skills

Planning & scheduling

Courier booking

Carrier management

ERP/WMS/TMS experience

Attention to detail

Forklift operation

Tools

ERP/WMS/TMS

Job description

Netbox Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Logistics / Despatch Coordinator in Sidcup to own the UK domestic despatch operation within a small team.

You will plan daily outbound consignments, book couriers, manage carriers, and coordinate with Production and Warehouse to ensure timely dispatch while seeking efficiencies. The role offers weekday hours, free parking, and progression opportunities in a growing manufacturing business.