Logistics/Warehouse Support Assistant

This interesting logistics role is based in a large warehouse in Wokingham, Berkshire containing AV equipment.

The equipment includes large plasma screens for events as well as  speakers, Ipads, microphones etc

You will be working in a small but busy dispatch department and the role is a mix of warehouse/logistics support and admin/IT work so you must be comfortable with basic IT

Role Overview:

The duties will include being involved in all aspects of the department from the packing, planning and booking goods.

Responsibilities:

• The successful candidate will need to be physically capable, being able to package and palatalise a wide range of goods from small parcels to large pallet loads.
• Should possess very good communications skills as they will be required to make bookings, follow up queries and resolve shipping issues with our logistics partners.
• Monitor the Delivery schedule; ensuring that all orders showing as requiring shipment to customer are made ready for shipping.
• Make appropriate bookings 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.
• Be capable of 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.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience working within a busy dispatch or shipping department is preferred but not essential
• Proven ability to manage their time during the working day.
• Results orientated with a real focus on achieving targets.
• Proactive, self starting with a flexible approach.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good organisation and planning skills.
• Ability to utilise their own initiative.
• Committed to team success.
• Punctuality is essential in this role.

Working from 0900 to 1730 but overtime is available as well