Support Team Member - Dispersals (Job ID: 1930)

ASCO Group Limited; Peterhead; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics and transportation company is seeking a full-time cargo management specialist based in Peterhead, Scotland. Responsibilities include ensuring the safe and timely dispatch of return cargo, verifying documentation, and maintaining communication with transport teams. The ideal candidate will possess Dangerous Goods Awareness (ADR certification) and have strong organizational and communication skills. This role offers a dynamic work environment focused on operational excellence and safety adherence.

Qualifications

• Must be ADR qualified for handling dangerous goods.
• Certification in gantry inspections required.
• Experience in rigging loft management is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely decanting and dispatch of all incoming cargo.
• Verify and document discrepancies in returned items.
• Liaise effectively with transport to ensure safety in dispatch.
• Participate in safety briefings and suggest improvement measures.

Skills

Computer literate

Positive work relationships

Adaptable to fast-paced environments

Strong communication skills

Ability to work independently

Attention to detail

Education

Dangerous Goods Awareness – ADR/IMDG

Rigging loft management certification

Gantry Inspector certification

Job description

Company: ASCO UK Limited

Employment Type: Full Time/Permanent

Responsible for ensuring that all return cargo returned to Dispersals is decanted and dispatched safely in a timely manner, with all applicable documentation to external vendors and system updated to reflect. Duties include:

Key Responsibilities

• Decant all CCUs and dispatch to vendor ensuring all items are safe for road transportation, have applicable documentation and are allocated within the system.
• Verify that all returned items are as manifested with no discrepancies.
• Take photographs of returning units and cargo where mixed items are apparent.
• Accurately record all discrepancies and raise non‑conformances and raise SID as applicable.
• Liaise with Transport Controllers and Drivers to ensure safe and timely dispatch of HCRs, Priority and General items to vendors.
• Confirm dangerous goods documentation is correct and labelling conforms with ADR requirements where applicable.
• Attend and participate in pre‑job briefings and toolbox talks.
• Attend and actively contribute to monthly safety meetings.
• Ensure knowledge and understanding of procedures, work aids and risk assessments pertaining to the role, suggest improvements or updates as applicable.
• Perform any other ad‑hoc duties as required in line with applicable training/competency matrix and certification held.
• Ensure worksite is maintained in clean and tidy condition, both externally and internally.

Minimum Competencies (Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours)

• Computer‑literate and use of technology.
• Maintains positive work relationships.
• Accustomed to working effectively in a fast‑paced environment, flexible and can adapt to changing workloads and priorities, where high standards are not compromised under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written.
• Ability to work stand‑alone while a positive contributor to the wider team.
• Motivated to achieve the highest standards of performance and customer support, maintaining a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Solutions based with strong planning, organising and numeric skills, and an excellent attention to detail.

Minimum Qualifications

• Dangerous Goods Awareness – ADR/IMDG.
• Rigging loft management and inspection.
• Gantry Inspector.

Desirable Qualifications/Competencies

• Previous operational/logistics experience.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation.

If you require any adjustments or would prefer an alternative method to apply as part of an inclusive recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail] or by telephone on 01779 401407 and we’ll be happy to help.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I)

ASCO is committed to supporting and promoting Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I). This commitment is embraced by our Group Board and our Management Board and informs all of our activities and their impact on our customers, employees and our stakeholders.

Closing Date

10/12/2025