Distribution Administrator - Part-Time (Bolton)

Distribution Administrator (Part-Time)

Location: Bolton, Folds Road

Hours: Part-Time - (20 hours, 10:00-14:00, 5 days per week)

Reporting to: Distribution Manager

Join a Company That Cares

At Vernacare, we care about the future of healthcare, the environment, and the people around us. Every day, our products support healthcare professionals and improve patient outcomes across the UK and beyond. As we continue to grow, we're looking for a highly organised and detail-focused Distribution Administrator to join our Bolton team on a part-time basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced logistics and warehouse environment, thrives on accuracy, and wants to play a vital role in ensuring customers receive outstanding service.

About the Role

As our Distribution Administrator, you will provide essential administrative support to the warehouse and distribution operation, ensuring stock movements, dispatch activities, and documentation are managed accurately and efficiently.

Working closely with the Distribution Manager, warehouse team, suppliers, freight providers, and internal departments, you'll help maintain high levels of stock accuracy while supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare dispatch documentation and shipping paperwork.
• Coordinate deliveries and collections with hauliers and freight forwarders.
• Maintain accurate warehouse stock records and investigate discrepancies.
• Generate warehouse and stock control reports.
• Support perpetual, cyclical and periodic stock counts.
• Process goods received documentation and ensure timely system updates.
• Prepare export documentation and commercial paperwork.
• Liaise with Purchasing, Quality, Sales and Logistics teams to ensure efficient stock flow.
• Maintain and update standard operating procedures.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and operational efficiencies.
• Ensure warehouse documentation is completed accurately and on time.
• Promote and support safe working practices across the operation.

About You

We're looking for someone who is organised, proactive, and enjoys working with data and processes. You will be comfortable managing multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous experience within a warehouse, logistics, despatch, or FMCG environment.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Word.
• Excellent organisational and planning abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, suppliers, and customers.
• A customer-focused approach.
• Adaptable, flexible, and able to work independently.
• A positive attitude with a commitment to getting things right first time.

Desirable

• Dangerous Goods Shipping knowledge or qualifications.
• Experience preparing export documentation.
• Understanding of Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental standards.

Why Join Vernacare?