Despatch Operator

A fantastic opportunity has arisen at a motor parts & accessories specialist, based in Lincoln for a Despatch Operator to support their import/export operations and join the team as soon as possible!The role will involve working full time hours, 8:30am-5:30pm Monday to Friday and will be a temporary on-going opportunity.The pay rate for the role will be £12.80 per hour.This role is critical in ensuring the accurate and timely movement of goods across international borders while maintaining compliance with all relevant regulations and company standards.Key Responsibilities:Prepare and process all import/export documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, customs declarations, certificates of origin and shipping instructions to ensure compliance with global trade regulations and customer requirementsEnter, update, and maintain shipment data across two dedicated shipping/logistics systems, ensuring information is accurate, timely, and aligned across platformsBook shipments with carriers and freight forwarders managing scheduling and coordination to meet shipping deadlines and optimise transit timesObtain and evaluate freight quotes from logistics providers, ensuring cost-effectiveness while maintaining service quality and delivery commitmentsTrack and monitor shipment progress, proactively updating internal stakeholders (e.g., customer service, warehouse, sales, etc.) on delays, changes, or delivery confirmationsPhysically handle and label export packages within the warehouse or shipping area to ensure shipments are correctly identified and compliant with destination country requirementsRequirements:Prior experience in shipping, logistics, transport or despatchFamiliarity with freight booking and tracking platformsStrong attention to detail and organizational skillsAbility to multitask and manage time in a fast-paced environmentProficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with ERP or shipping software is a plusAbility to lift and move packages as needed for physical shipping prepIf you have good IT skills and experience of accurately despatching high-volume parcels via online software platforms, then we want to hear from you.Please apply online in the first instance or send your CV to .Barker Ross Group values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.TPBN1_UKTJ