Logistics Support Operative

Are you looking for a new role within logistics? We have a great role available in Wokingham, Berkshire

You will be provide support and assistance in the day to day activities of a busy despatch department covering shipments. The duties will include being involved in all aspects of the department from the packing to delivering.

Working Hours: 09:00am – 17:30pm Monday to Friday – 1 hour for lunch

Salary: £23,000 per annum + Over Time

Your responsibilities as a Logistics Support Operative in Wokingham, Berkshire

• Monitor the Delivery schedule; ensuring that there all orders showing as requiring shipment to customer are made ready for shipping.
• Make appropriate booking with couriers to undertake the delivery in the desired timescale with the minimal cost to the business
• Make appropriate bookings to arrange the collection of rental equipment from customer site within the required timescale with the minimal cost to the business
• Keep the bespoke computer system fully up to date
• Handle any shipping queries generated by the sales staff or from customers
• Organising route schedules for a small fleet of delivery and services staff
• Be available where required to attend site to conduct activities involved in external events conducted by the business

Your Skills and Requirements for the logistics despatch role

• Previous experience working within a busy despatch or shipping department
• Good organisation and planning skills
• Proven ability to manage their time during the working day
• Proactive, self starting with a flexible approach
• Excellent communication skills
• Proven experience with Microsoft Word and Excel products
• Ability to utilise own initiative
• Punctuality is essential in this role
• A clean, valid UK driver’s license