Office Assistant

Techtrade Recruiting; Antrim; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Techtrade Recruiting is seeking a Despatch / Transport Office Assistant in Antrim to support a busy manufacturing environment. The role combines transport administration with practical duties on the factory floor and deliveries management.

You will organise deliveries, check goods for despatch, maintain records in IT systems, liaise with production to ensure orders are ready, and assist with hands-on despatch tasks, including driving company vehicles when required.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport/despatch environment.
• Good IT skills including MS Word and MS Excel.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Reliable, proactive and comfortable working independently.
• Willingness to assist with hands-on duties when required.

Responsibilities

• Organising and coordinating deliveries.
• General despatch and transport administration.
• Preparing and checking goods for despatch.
• Using IT systems to maintain delivery records and documentation.
• Liaising with production teams to ensure orders are ready on time.
• Assisting with practical/manual duties within the despatch area.
• Driving company vehicles when required.

Skills

Organisation

Reliability

Independent worker

Hands-on flexibility

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

We are recruiting for a Despatch / Transport Office Assistant to join a busy manufacturing environment in Antrim.

This is a varied role combining transport/despatch administration with practical duties on the factory floor, supporting the day-to-day organisation of deliveries and shipments.

The role will include:

• Organising and coordinating deliveries
• General despatch and transport administration
• Preparing and checking goods for despatch
• Using IT systems to maintain delivery records and documentation
• Liaising with production teams to ensure orders are ready on time
• Assisting with practical/manual duties within the despatch area
• Driving company vehicles when required

What we’re looking for:

• Previous experience in a transport or despatch environment
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Full UK driving licence
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• Reliable, proactive and comfortable working independently
• Willingness to assist with hands-on duties when required

Desirable:

Forklift experience, pallet truck experience and previous experience within a manufacturing environment.

A great opportunity for someone who enjoys a role that combines office-based organisation with a practical, hands-on working environment.