A prestigious Aerospace company based in Verwood is looking for a reliable and highly organised Despatch Assistant.

 

This is a hands-on, fast-paced role where you will take ownership of the treatment operation within despatch, helping ensure parts move accurately and efficiently to external suppliers. Full training will be provided, making this an excellent opportunity for someone with the right attitude, attention to detail, and willingness to learn.

 

Responsibilities of the Despatch Assistant:

• Take ownership of the treatment operation within Despatch


• Process parts requiring subcontract treatment or machining, including: Creating subcontract purchase orders via internal systems


• Packing parts carefully and to specific customer specification for transport


• Organising couriers/transport where required


• Maintaining accurate logs


• Work closely with the Department Manager to align priorities and maintain workflow


• Maintain a clean, organised workspace in line with FOD prevention standards


• Support wider despatch activities when required: Packing parts for customer orders


• Part marking (training provided)

 

Key Skills and Experience of the Despatch Assistant:

• Strong attention to detail


• Ability to work accurately and methodically


• Adapt and react appropriately to ever changing business priorities


• Excellent communication, numeracy and IT skills


• Can do attitude


• Good Microsoft office skills


• Team Player


• Background in manufacturing, engineering, or despatch/logistics (ideal but not essential)

 

Despatch Assistant

Hours: Mon – Thurs 7:30am – 4:30pm and Fri 7:30am to 12:30pm

Salary up to £30k DOE