Part-time Despatch Administrator

Sutton Recruitment; Driffield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Immediate start

Part-time with potential to grow to FT

Job summary

Sutton Recruitment are recruiting a Part-Time Despatch Administrator to join our client's team in Driffield. The role focuses on processing customer orders, coordinating deliveries and completing despatch documentation, working closely with warehouse, production and transport teams.

Hours are approximately 25 hours per week, typically 9:00am–1:00pm, with some flexibility; there is potential for the role to develop into a full-time position.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an administration, despatch, logistics or warehouse environment
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and Office
• Experience using ERP/WMS systems would be advantageous
• Excellent organisational and planning skills
• The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• An understanding of stock control and logistics processes
• A reliable and proactive approach to work

Responsibilities

• Processing customer orders and delivery schedules
• Producing despatch notes, invoices and shipping documentation
• Coordinating loading schedules with warehouse and production teams
• Maintaining accurate stock information within ERP/WMS systems
• Maintaining customer delivery records and transport logs
• Managing Proof of Delivery (POD) documentation
• Ensuring compliance with company procedures and customer requirements
• Completing accurate data entry and maintaining despatch records
• Filing transport paperwork and delivery documentation
• Producing daily KPI reports
• Updating spreadsheets and internal systems
• Managing emails and telephone enquiries
• Producing stock and despatch reports for management

Skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

Office suite

Data entry

Communication skills

Tools

ERP/WMS systems

Job description

Location: Driffield

Pay Rate: £12.71 – £13.71 per hour, depending on experience

Hours: Approximately 25 hours per week – around 9:00am–1:00pm, Monday to Friday, with some flexibility

Job Type: Part‑Time, with potential to develop into a full‑time position

Sutton Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Part‑Time Despatch Administrator to join our client's team in the Driffield area.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an organised and detail‑focused administrator looking for part‑time hours, with the potential for the role to develop into a full‑time position in the future.

The Role

As a Despatch Administrator, you will play an important role in ensuring customer orders are processed accurately, deliveries are coordinated efficiently and all despatch documentation is completed correctly. Working closely with the warehouse, production and transport teams, you will help ensure products are despatched on time and with full traceability.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing customer orders and delivery schedules
• Producing despatch notes, invoices and shipping documentation
• Coordinating loading schedules with warehouse and production teams
• Maintaining accurate stock information within ERP/WMS systems
• Maintaining customer delivery records and transport logs
• Managing Proof of Delivery (POD) documentation
• Ensuring compliance with company procedures and customer requirements
• Completing accurate data entry and maintaining despatch records
• Filing transport paperwork and delivery documentation
• Producing daily KPI reports
• Updating spreadsheets and internal systems
• Managing emails and telephone enquiries
• Producing stock and despatch reports for management

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in an administration, despatch, logistics or warehouse environment
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and Office
• Experience using ERP/WMS systems would be advantageous
• Excellent organisational and planning skills
• The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• An understanding of stock control and logistics processes
• A reliable and proactive approach to work

What's On Offer?

• £12.71 – £13.71 per hour, depending on experience
• Approximately 25 hours per week
• Flexible working hours, approximately 9:00am–1:00pm
• Part‑time position with the potential to develop into a full‑time role
• Opportunity to join an established and supportive team
• Immediate start available for the right candidate