Despatch Clerk - Dudley

Posted 20 May 2025
LocationDudley
Job type Full-Time
Discipline Distribution
Reference001844

Job description

DESPATCH CLERK - DUDLEY

 

We are currently looking for a Despatch Clerk. The ideal candidate for this position will need to be flexible, well organised and able to cope under pressure, having excellent communication skills in order to liaise with customers over the phone to arrange delivery of goods. Good geographical knowledge is essential with the ability to plan economical delivery routes.

 

Established in 1994, Dunster House Ltd is a growing family run, international business currently employing over 500 people across our 14 UK sites.

With over 30 years of designing, manufacturing and retailing garden lifestyle products we are proud to be garden building specialists and distribute our products on our own fleet of vehicles to our customers. 

 

This job is based out of our Dudley site DY5 1QA

 

It is essential that the successful person has experience in office administration as they will be required to update the despatch diaries, prepare delivery notes two days in advance and process balance payments via card net terminals.  Other duties will include checking stock for orders both booked and not booked, answering incoming phone calls and liaising with other branches to swap stock around on transfer orders. Liaising with other departments, drivers and suppliers when needed.

 

Normal hours of work are Monday – Friday; between 07.30 – 18.00 on a rota basis; Saturdays 09.00 – 17.00 also on a rota basis. (approx. 1 Saturday in 10)

 

Requirements:

*         Right to work in the UK

 

Benefits:

*         29 days holiday including Bank Holidays

 

Starting Salary: £25,397

 

 

To find out more about us, visit our website to see our overseas factories as well as our links to non-governmental organisations and Corporate Social Responsibility.

 

All applications to be sent to  ChrisChapman@dunsterhouse.co.uk.