Workshop Recruitment
Distribution Operations Administrator | Holbrook | £14.67 per hour | Full-Time | 3-Month Contract I Rotating 6:00am–2:00pm / 2:00pm–10:00pm shift pattern
Are you an organised and detail-focused Administrator who thrives in a busy, fast-paced distribution environment Do you enjoy being the first point of contact, solving problems quickly, and keeping operations running smoothly Workshop Recruitment is supporting a busy manufacturing and distribution operation in the search for a Distribution Operations Administrator to join the team at their Holbrook facility on an initial 3-month contract. This role will be based in the gatehouse office, acting as a key first point of contact for drivers arriving on site and helping to keep the distribution operation running efficiently. This is a reactive and varied role that requires strong attention to detail, a proactive attitude, and the ability to deal with changing priorities. Following an initial training period on a 6:00am–2:00pm shift, the role will move onto a rotating 6:00am–2:00pm / 2:00pm–10:00pm shift pattern.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as first point of contact for drivers reporting to site
- Allocate drivers and manage vehicle arrivals and departures
- Maintain accurate logs and ensure all documentation is correct
- Support despatch and receipts administration through internal systems
- Coordinate with warehouse, transport planners, and customer service teams
- Assist with parcel carrier processing and load paperwork
- Help manage departmental administration, records, and reporting
- Resolve day-to-day operational issues with a proactive, can-do approach
Skills & Knowledge Required
- Previous administration experience within a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Confident communicator with a professional and helpful approach
- Able to manage changing priorities and work reactively
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office
- Organised and able to work effectively under pressure
- Positive, proactive, and solutions-focused attitude
- Experience in warehouse, logistics, or distribution administration advantageous
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