At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage office duties, check order progress, and liaise with teams for smooth despatch.
- Company: Join a community-focused company committed to reliable employment and equal opportunities.
- Benefits: Enjoy a 25% employee discount, generous holidays, and healthcare benefits.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for personal growth and development.
- Why this job: Be part of a supportive team and contribute to Scotland's finest products.
- Qualifications: Good IT skills, strong communication, and ability to work independently.
The predicted salary is between 18900 - 23100 £ per year.
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Elgin Despatch Team on a full time basis. Your main focus will be responsible for the office duties covering couriers, enquiries, checking order progress with production, and arranging collections/hauliers. This is a permanent role, working 38 hours a week. Working hours: 08:00-16:30 (M-Th) / 08:00-14:30 (F).
Responsibilities include:
- General administration duties within the department.
- Checking orders are progressing from initial production until despatch to meet despatch due dates on time, including liaising with internal departments.
- Arranging and producing despatch paperwork.
- Arranging for orders to be collated once complete with the warehouse staff and liaising with internal departments to allow the orders to despatch.
- Checking emails, responding as needed or highlighting to senior members of the department ones they need to deal with.
- Answering phone calls.
- Dealing with external suppliers as needed.
The type of person we are looking for:
- Good IT skills preferable with Microsoft 360 package.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to prioritise workload.
- Able to work on their own initiative.
- Strong in numeracy.
- Team player.
- Punctual with a good work ethic.
Why Join Us:
- 25% employee discount when purchasing our product from our own shops.
- Auto-enrolment into our pension scheme after 3 months.
- Life Assurance.
- Generous holiday allowance which increases with length of service.
- Subsidised employee canteen services.
- Healthcare and Well-being benefits, including eligibility for Bupa.
- Long Service Awards.
- Family/Maternity/Paternity leave.
Our people have always been at the heart of everything we do, and without them, we couldn't be Scotland at its finest. Proving good, reliable employment to our local community has been at the core of Walker's values since the very beginning. We are committed to Equal Opportunities for all, proudly a Disability Confident and Young Person's Guarantee employer. We can't wait to have you as part of our team.
Despatch Administrator in Elgin employer: Walkersshortbread
Walkers Shortbread is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and team-oriented work culture in the picturesque location of Aberlour. With a strong emphasis on onsite training and employee development, you will have ample opportunities to grow your skills while contributing to a company renowned for its quality products. Enjoy the benefits of working in a dynamic environment where your contributions are valued and hygiene standards are paramount.
