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Dispatch Administrator

Recruiter
Adecco
Location
Forfar
Salary
£15.27 per hour
Contract
Temporary
Work pattern
Not Specified
First listed by Ontap
5 September 2026
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Job description

Dispatch Administrator

Location: Forfar Contract Type: Temporary Assignment with Potential Extension or Permanent Hours: 37.5 Hours per Week Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, Day Shift (Flexible Start and Finish Times) Pay Rate: 15.27 per Hour Start Date: Immediate Start Available (Subject to Successful Interview)

Experienced Dispatch Administrator Required

Are you an experienced Dispatch Administrator looking for your next opportunity?

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a Dispatch Administrator to join a busy manufacturing and distribution operation in Forfar. This role requires someone who can confidently step into a fast-paced environment and take ownership of dispatch administration activities from day one.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and detail-focused individual who enjoys working in a fast-moving operational environment, ensuring products are dispatched accurately, efficiently and on schedule.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate the dispatch and transportation of goods to customers.
Ensure customer orders are processed accurately and delivered within agreed timescales.
Maintain accurate dispatch records, documentation and system updates.
Produce dispatch reports and analyse operational data.
Process and verify transport invoices and associated paperwork.
Liaise with transport providers, customers and internal departments to ensure smooth delivery operations.
Support operational reporting and administrative activities.
Provide general administration support to the wider operations team as required.

Essential Requirements

To be successful in this role, you must have:

Previous Dispatch Administration, Dispatch Coordinator or Dispatch Planning experience.
Experience working within a logistics, transport, warehouse, manufacturing or distribution environment.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel and Outlook.
The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
A proactive approach and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

What's on Offer?

Competitive pay rate of 15.27 per hour.
Weekly pay.
37.5 paid hours per week.
Monday to Friday day shift pattern with flexibility around start and finish times.
Friendly and supportive team environment.
Immediate start available.
Potential for the assignment to be extended or become permanent for the right candidate.

Apply Today

If you have proven Dispatch Administration experience and are available to start at short notice, we'd love to hear from you.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established business where your dispatch knowledge and organisational skills will make an immediate impact.

Apply now to be considered for an immediate interview.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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