Despatch Clerk

We have an exciting opportunity for a Administration Despatch Clerk in our Talbot Green warehouse.

The key purpose of this role is to accurately and efficiently process customer orders through:

Key Tasks/Responsibilities:

• Scheduling and releasing of customer orders to planned routes


• Administration of customer orders, replenishment and despatch operations


• Liaison with operations management and other departments regarding general queries and provision of information


• Administration, collation and distribution of driver information


• Running and distribution of general reports


• Allocation of work areas to warehouse staff


• Replenishment of warehouse stationary consumables
  
  Basic numeracy and literacy skills are essential


• Competent with Microsoft Office, especially Word & Excel


Desirable

• 5 x GCSE (A-C)


• Previous experience in a similar role


• Experience in using PUTTY (but training will be given)


• Ability to produce accurate work within agreed timescales
  
  A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd is one of the largest privately owned companies in the UK. Our forward-thinking family-owned business began life in 1917 as a counter-service grocery store and has grown from these humble beginnings into a company that now owns 260 SPAR convenience stores and employs more than 7,000 people, with a turnover of £1.3 billion. As one of the largest convenience retailers in the UK, we are always looking for innovative ways to create a point of difference. Food and drink have always been our lifeblood, and today our business has multiple divisions specialising in retail, food service and wholesale distribution.
  
  £12.53 p/hr plus £1.45 p/hr night shift allowance when nights., Excellent benefits package including:


• £12.53 p/hr plus £1.45 p/hr night shift allowance when nights.


• Holiday, Maternity and Paternity leave and pay in excess of statutory entitlements


• Develop your skills and capability in a highly supportive and multi-diverse culture


• Outstanding Training & Development


• Gain hands-on experience in a high volume, fast paced convenience store


• Generous staff discount in all our SPAR stores (excl. Alcohol & Cigarettes)


• Proactive promotion of internal candidates


• Free Tea & Coffee


• Early access to your pay through 'EarlyPay'


• 24/7 access to your payslips and Rotas via HR/Payroll portal


• Wellbeing support - access to emotional support, counselling, legal and financial advice


• Company Pension Scheme


• NEST pension scheme


• Company Life Insurance worth 1 x Annual Salary and 6 x Annual Salary with Company Pension Scheme


• Extra Holidays - Purchase Scheme


• Cycle to work - Bicycle purchase scheme


• Long Service Awards


• Free on-site parking