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Senior Despatch Officer

Job Purpose and Role:

To assist the Head of Despatch in providing a first-class service to customers by ensuring that all items are stocked and despatched in a timely and accurate manner.

Main Duties:


  • To deputise for the Head of Despatch where necessary
  • Receiving telephone or online orders and entering onto the online system
  • Raising of invoices and allocating payments
  • Issuing customer statements
  • Packing goods and despatching using online courier systems
  • Printing and compiling training manuals and materials
  • Assisting Head of Despatch with ordering products from suppliers
  • Receiving goods inwards and general warehouse duties
  • Dealing with customer queries and resolving complaints
  • Communicating information to customers in a timely manner
  • Undertake any necessary training and development as required
  • Any other duties as required

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training:


  • Good standard of general education (GCSE English and Maths or equivalent).
  • Training or experience in customer service
  • Experience in a warehouse environment

Skills:

Administrative & Organisational Skills


  • Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple tasks.

IT & Data Management


  • Confident use of digital systems

Communication Skills


  • Clear, professional, and confident communicator
  • Able to handle enquiries professionally.

Customer Service Focus


  • Strong interpersonal skills with a customer-first mindset.
  • Ability to build positive working relationships internally and externally.

Problem-Solving & Initiative


  • Ability to identify issues early and take proactive steps to resolve them.
  • Able to escalate concerns appropriately when required.
  • Commitment to continuous improvement and finding ways to enhance processes or efficiency.

Knowledge:


  • Understanding of administrative processes and customer service delivery.
  • Awareness of data protection, GDPR, and confidentiality requirements.

Ability:


  • To work on own initiative
  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • Ability to work co-operatively with others to complete tasks
  • Ability to move heavy boxes
  • To use pallet trucks and other lifting aids

To apply please attach your CV to the link provided.



  • Start: ASAP
  • Duration: Permanent
  • Rate: £23.5k per year
  • Location: Walsall, West Midlands, England
  • Type: Permanent
  • Industry: Purchasing
  • Recruiter: Hiring People
  • Email: to view click here
  • Reference: online-4395
  • Posted: 2026-04-07 15:43:29 -

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