Senior Despatch Operative

Recruit4staff LTD; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading North Wales manufacturer is looking for a Senior Despatch Operator to coordinate shipments and ensure compliance with regulations. The role involves managing despatches, leading a team, and fostering continuous improvement in a supportive environment. Candidates should have experience in a regulated distribution role and exhibit strong communication, organisational, and leadership skills.

Benefits

Annual company bonus

Generous benefits package

Great company culture

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an export or distribution role within a highly regulated industry is essential.
• Experience with temperature-controlled logistics, or dangerous goods is desirable.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate shipments, ensuring compliance with UK Civil Aviation Authority and international regulations.
• Prepare and manage despatches using ERP and global serialisation systems.
• Liaise with couriers and maintain timely, accurate shipments.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Proactivity

Attention to detail

Job description

Recruit4staff is proud to be representing their client, a leading North Wales manufacturer, in their search for a Senior Despatch Operator to join their growing facility in Wrexham.
For the successful Senior Despatch Operator, our client is offering:

• Salary of circa £30,000 per annum DOE
• Monday to Friday, Days role, 8:30 am 4:30 pm
• Permanent role with a progressive company
• Annual company bonus
• Generous benefits package
• Great company culture

The Role Senior Despatch Operator:

• Coordinate commercial and non-commercial shipments, ensuring compliance with UK Civil Aviation Authority and international trade regulations.
• Prepare and manage despatches using ERP, EBR, and global serialisation systems, ensuring proper handling of temperature-sensitive and hazardous goods.
• Liaise with couriers, QA, Sales Admin, and global supply chain teams to maintain timely and accurate product shipments.
• Act as deputy to the Despatch Team Leader, supporting team operations and decision-making in their absence.
• Coach and support team training and development to ensure best practice and compliance.
• Maintain despatch facility systems and ensure adherence to GMP and EHS standards.
• Drive continuous improvement activities and contribute to achieving departmental KPIs.

What our client is looking for in a Senior Despatch Operator:

• Previous experience in an export or distribution role within a highly regulated industry ESSENTIAL
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to lead or deputise within a team
• Experience with temperature-controlled logistics, or dangerous goods DESIRABLE
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A team player committed to quality, compliance, and safety

Key skills or similar Job Titles:
Despatch Coordinator, Despatch Supervisor, Export Team Leader, Logistics Officer, Shipping Coordinator, Distribution Team Lead
Commutable From:
Wrexham, Chester, Oswestry, Mold, Deeside, Ellesmere Port, Shrewsbury, North Wales, Wirral, Flint

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This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Recruit4staff (Wrexham) who are operating as a recruitment agency, agent, agencies, employment agency, or employment business.