Packing & Dispatch Coordinator – Goods In/Out

Optima UK; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Free parking

On-site parking

Job summary

Optima UK is seeking a Goods in/out Operative to join a busy manufacturing environment in Leicestershire. The role involves coordinating packing schedules, preparing documentation, and updating internal systems to ensure accurate order processing.

You will work with warehouse, production, and logistics teams to maintain accuracy and timely dispatch. Training on FLTs is provided, and a proactive, detail-oriented candidate will fit well in this fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Experience with FLTs (training provided).
• Administrative experience in warehouse, manufacturing, logistics or packing.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Proactive problem solving and team player.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating daily packing schedules and communicating requirements to the packing team.
• Preparing and maintaining packing documentation, labels, delivery notes and production records.
• Entering and updating packing, stock and order information on internal systems.
• Monitoring packing progress and escalating delays, shortages or issues where necessary.
• Working closely with warehouse, production, logistics, purchasing and customer service teams.
• Checking orders and packing instructions for accuracy prior to dispatch.
• Maintaining records relating to stock, packaging materials and completed orders.
• Monitoring packaging material levels and arranging replenishment when required.
• Assisting with investigation and resolution of discrepancies relating to orders, stock and packed quantities.
• Producing reports and spreadsheets relating to packing and dispatch activities.
• Responding to queries from internal teams, customers and suppliers.
• Providing general administrative support within a busy warehouse and packing environment.

Skills

FLT experience

Organisational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP system

Job description

Optima UK is seeking a Goods in/out Operative to join a busy manufacturing environment in Leicestershire. The role involves coordinating packing schedules, preparing documentation, and updating internal systems to ensure accurate order processing.

You will work with warehouse, production, and logistics teams to maintain accuracy and timely dispatch. Training on FLTs is provided, and a proactive, detail-oriented candidate will fit well in this fast-paced setting.