Despatch/Materials Assistant

Jennifer Griffiths Recruitment are looking for a Despatch/Materials Assistant for a Manufacturing Client in the Bridgend area.A vacancy has arisen for a Despatch/Materials Assistant, a key member of the Purchasing Team, responsible and accountable for the despatch of goods and inventory handling.Principal Accountabilities* Carry out despatching activities against targets. Pick, prepare and pack in accordance with internal procedures (works orders, SOPs).* Organise collection of despatched goods using carrier website/booking systems and completing the relevant documentation.* Organise and liaise with packing contractors to prepare and pack machine systems (finished goods), and ensure appropriate close down operations to maintain inventory, financial and control systems.* Maintain/review packing materials and uphold best practice packing, picking methods in the despatch role.* Responsible for capturing on-time-in-full metrics on all despatched products as part of key targets and continuous improvement activity.* To provide cover as required for inventory/goods inwards:-- Receiving goods including checking of deliveries, movement of inventory, kitting to relevant teams and registering transactions using ERP system.- Manage and maintain pre-kitting of material to internal customers.- Ensure general housekeeping activities in the goods inwards and materials areas.* Ensure general housekeeping activities in work areas.* Undertake any other projects and duties as requested which are within the competence of the job holder.Job Specific Skills/Personal Qualities* Experience of despatch/shipping of products to customers/agents in the global marketplace.* Experience of warehousing/inventory management within a physical and ERP environment.* Holder of a current forklift licence desirable or the willingness to be trained.* Accuracy and a high level of attention to detail with proven ability to multi-task, organise and plan time to meet daily/weekly deadlines.* A high degree of computer literacy is required. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel applications.* This is a semi-manual role that can involve lifting and carrying as required.The hours of work are 37 hours a week. Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5pm/Friday 8.30am to 1.30pm.This role requires organisational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to supporting warehouse operations. Candidates should be physically fit, safety-conscious, and eager to contribute to a well-functioning logistics team.Benefits25 days holiday a year, plus Bank Holidays; a pension scheme above statutory rates and a company performance bonus scheme.TPBN1_UKTJ