hands-onDespatch Clerk

We are recruiting for a hands-onDespatch Clerk to join our fast-paced logistics operation. This is a highly involved role and not just your average Despatch role. You will be part of a small, experienced team, collectively covering multiple operational responsibilities to ensure smooth, safe and efficient despatch activity. Shift patterns: 14:00 - 22:00 (Sunday to Thursday) Key Duties & Responsibilities: Process customer orders using WMS platforms. Plan vehicle loads with careful consideration of weight distribution and volume. Communicate regularly with the planning team, management, and other depots to support daily targets and overall operational performance. Oversee vehicle movements from arrival to departure, ensuring all site procedures are followed. Support loaders with the structured despatch of pallets and trailers. Liaise with transport teams to arrange trailers in line with operational requirements. Carry out general reception duties as part of site control responsibilities.
Control site access and egress, including conducting staff searches where required. These responsibilities are divided amongst a team of four Despatch Clerks. On a typical day, one clerk will oversee gatehouse operations, a second will manage the work release, and a third will focus on planning activities, while the fourth provides support wherever required. The role requires candidates to be comfortable with cross-training and rotating between duties when necessary to provide holiday and absence cover, ensuring continuity of service across the team

THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO Previous experience in a Despatch Clerk, Operations Clerk, or similar role is essential Comfortable multitasking and "wearing several hats" within a busy Warehouse environment Confident working alongside loaders and managing high volumes Strong communication skills across radio, email, phone and Microsoft Teams Good MS Office and general PC knowledge Strong attention to detail and confident with numbers and maths Calm, organised and able to work under pressure in a busy operation Full training will be provided; however, applicants must have experience in a similar despatch or operations-based role within a busy environment.

£28,309.23

£28,309.23 ( £26, 897.13 + Shift premium for Afternoon shift = £28, 309.23) WHY JOIN US? Free parking and on-site canteen facilities 33 days annual leave Join our generous pension scheme and benefit from an 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4% employee contribution Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts Affordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice Visit https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/working-at-dhl-supply-chain to learn more

Logistics & Supply Chain

https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/job/DPDHGLOBAL41721ENGLOBALEXTERNALEARCU/Despatch-Clerk-Afternoon-Shift