Owen Daniels
ROLE: Driver & Dispatch Assistant
LOCATION: Stevenage, Hertfordshire
SALARY: £25,000 Per Annum
We are currently recruiting for a Driver & Dispatch Assistant to join a growing engineering and manufacturing business based in Stevenage.
This is a varied role combining dispatch, warehouse, stores, and delivery responsibilities, making it ideal for someone who enjoys a hands-on position within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring products are packaged, processed, and dispatched accurately while also supporting collections and deliveries to customers and suppliers when required.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and package products for dispatch in line with customer requirements and delivery schedules
- Ensure goods are labelled, packed, and shipped using the most appropriate courier or transport method
- Generate delivery notes and dispatch documentation using internal computer systems
- Book courier collections and maintain all associated paperwork and records
- Liaise with production and shop floor teams to coordinate the movement of finished products into dispatch
- Maintain the finished goods store, ensuring stock is organised, accurate, and well managed
- Support stock checks and inventory activities as required
- Carry out customer and supplier deliveries and collections using company vehicles
- Complete vehicle mileage, fuel, and delivery records accurately
- Ensure compliance with company quality, environmental, and health & safety procedures
Essential Requirements
- Previous experience within a dispatch, warehouse, stores, logistics, or goods-out environment
- Full, clean UK driving licence
- Experience preparing goods for dispatch, packaging, and shipping
- Good computer skills and experience producing delivery notes or dispatch documentation
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues across production, operations, and administration teams
Desirable Experience
- Experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment
- Familiarity with courier booking systems and dispatch processes
- Experience using ERP, stock control, or warehouse management systems
- Experience carrying out stock checks and inventory management
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