Shipping Office Administration Assistant

Dunbia Group; Preston; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Weekly pay

On the Job Training

Death in Service

Nest Pension

Seasonal Meat Gifts

Subsidised Canteen

Site Engagement Activities

28 days holiday

Progression opportunities

Job summary

Dunbia Group is seeking a Shipping Office Administrator to support despatch operations at our UK site in Preston. You will work with hauliers and suppliers to gather delivery information and ensure accurate data entry and reporting of irregularities.

Key tasks include producing and distributing despatch paperwork, maintaining admin procedures, and collaborating with Despatch & Transport teams to meet customer demands. Strong Excel/Word skills and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational and communication skills are required.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• English language is an advantage but not essential.
• Flexible and able to work extra hours when required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with hauliers and suppliers to collect delivery information.
• Enter data accurately, track costing, and report irregularities.
• Produce and distribute despatch paperwork.
• Ensure all administration procedures are followed correctly.
• Carry out filing and general admin duties.
• Work with the Despatch & Transport teams to meet customer demands.

Skills

Good organisational skills

Strong communication

Team player

Ability to work to deadlines

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Supporting Farmers, the Rural Economy, and Feeding the Country! Working with local farmers to produce consistent quality beef and lamb from naturally sustainable sources, we are actively seeking applications from individuals keen to take up a career within one of Europe’s leading food processing companies.

We are currently inviting applications for a Shipping Office Administrator to join our well-established and dynamic team within one of Europe’s most respected meat processing businesses. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a professional and supportive environment where your contribution will play a key role in ensuring the smooth despatch of goods from our facility.

At Dunbia, we are unashamedly passionate about our business, and we welcome progressive individuals who will share our passion and contribute positively to the further success of the Company.

Responsibilities

Role and responsibility:

• Working alongside hauliers and suppliers to collect delivery information
• Data entry, tracking departmental costing and reporting any irregularities
• Producing & Distributing Despatch paperwork
• Ensuring all administration procedures are carried out correctly
• Filing and general admin duties
• Working with the Despatch & Transport teams to meet customer demands

Qualifications

Criteria:

• Good organisational and communication skills
• Work well to strict deadlines and be able to cope under pressure
• A good level of English is an advantage but not a necessity
• Flexible and able to work extra hours when required
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
• Possess good communication skills
• Ability to work well as part of a team

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Weekly Paid
• On the Job Training
• Death in Service Scheme
• Nest pension
• Seasonal Meat Gifts
• Subsidised Canteen
• Site Engagement Activities
• 28 days holiday inc 8 days Bank Holidays
• Excellent opportunities for progression within the business across a variety of departments at our UK sites.

No company sponsorship is available to overseas applicants for this position.