We’re Hiring: Despatch Clerk (Maternity Cover)
Location: Toome
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8.00am – 5.00pm
Reports to: Group Procurement & Transport Manager
Why You’ll Love It Here:
❤️ Competitive pay
❤️ Enhanced annual leave entitlement, increasing with length of service
❤️ Holiday Purchase Scheme
❤️ Health Care Plan
❤️ 3% employer pension contribution with option for salary pension exchange
❤️ Life assurance at twice your annual salary
❤️ Birthday Half-Day Off – our way of celebrating you
❤️ Supportive, team-focused working environment
❤️ Opportunities to develop and grow within the business
❤️ …and so much more!
What You’ll Be Doing:
✅ Coordinating efficient despatch of goods to customers
✅ Liaising with customers, sales, operations and supply chain teams
✅ Scheduling deliveries to maximise load efficiency and meet customer requirements
✅ Completing despatch administration, including POs, invoices and PODs
✅ Monitoring driver worksheets, hours, tonnages and wage data
✅ Managing fleet maintenance schedules using internal systems
✅ Liaising with external hauliers to manage delivery bookings
✅ Ensuring Health & Safety standards and PPE requirements are always met
✅ Supporting continuous improvement within the Despatch function
See the attached Job Description for the full tasks and duties of the post.
What You’ll Bring:
✨ Administration experience in an office-based environment
✨ Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
✨ Confident user of MS Office, particularly Excel and Word
✨ Excellent communication and customer service skills
✨ Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
✨ Proactive mindset with strong problem-solving skills
✨ Understanding of Health & Safety requirements
✨ Full driving licence (essential)
Nice to have:
✨ Logistics planning experience
✨ GB geographical knowledge
✨ Fleet management or ERP/CRM system experience
Why AG:
At AG, we’re building more than products – we’re building people. We trust our teams, support development, and promote well-being because we know our people do their best work when they feel supported.
We’re proud of our heritage and excited about our future. Our people’s work matters. Their potential is valued.
We are AG.
⁉️ Got a Question?
If you’d like to speak to a member of the HR team to find out more, contact Laura Ferris:
Phone: (028) 7965 0631
Message / WhatsApp: 07823 397121
Email: [email protected]
About The Role
The following list constitutes the key tasks and duties of your post upon which your job performance will be assessed. Tasks are not in any order; therefore, the sequence which they appear should not be interpreted as indicating priority or relative importance.
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Act as an advocate for AG’s culture and values, demonstrating integrity, sustainability, customer care, wellbeing, and innovation in all work and interactions with colleagues.
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Maintain professionalism and high standards when dealing with customers, suppliers, and staff.
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Adhere to all Company Health and Safety policies, wearing the correct PPE while working in the plant and yard, and taking responsibility for personal safety and that of colleagues.
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Liaise with customers, ensuring a helpful and courteous approach at all times while maintaining professionalism.
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Handle and escalate customer complaints efficiently to the appropriate manager.
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Ensure all despatch duties are carried out efficiently, adhering strictly to company procedures.
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Schedule deliveries to maximise load efficiency and ensure deliveries align with customer schedules.
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Coordinate customer deliveries with the relevant internal teams, including Sales and Operations.
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Ensure despatch offices are kept tidy and secure.
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Carry out all despatch administration duties, including raising purchase order numbers for suppliers, matching and approving invoices, and maintaining accurate records.
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Monitor the return of Proof of Deliveries (PODs) from subcontractors, ensuring all discrepancies are resolved and documents are filed accordingly.
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Assist with processing drivers’ daily worksheets, monitoring hours, tonnages, and reports for management purposes.
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Manage fleet maintenance schedules, booking inspections and services, and ensuring transport compliance through internal auditing systems (Engage).
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Ensure adherence to despatch processes and assist in implementing new procedures.
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Liaise with Finance and Accounts departments to resolve invoice and POD queries.
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Work closely with Production and Supply Chain to control the movement of finished goods, stock transfers, and ensuring smooth operations across sites.
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Ensure load checks are completed, including photographing loads prior to despatch through AX ERP.
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Monitor and report on driver wage discrepancies by checking Pay by Load (PBL) systems and PODs.
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Proactively seek service improvement opportunities and highlight potential areas for development within Despatch.
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Assist management with complaint resolution and any other duties as required.
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Provide cover as a Despatch Clerk for other AG sites when required.
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Liaise with external hauliers regarding delivery bookings and handle any related issues.
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Assist with general filing, controlling PODs, transfer notes, pick lists, returns, banking and ensuring documentation accuracy.
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Interact with staff and management in a professional and pleasant manner, contributing positively to the team environment.
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Any other duties as required by management that are within your capability.
The above list is not exhaustive but provides a broad range of key duties and responsibilities of the post.
Required Criteria
- At least 5 GCSE’s or equivalent grades A-C, including maths and English;
- Previous administration experience in an office environment;
- Proficient in MS Office with a good working knowledge of MS Excel and Word
- Valid driving licence
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Proactive, with problem-solving abilities and a focus on continuous improvement
Desired Criteria
- GB Logistics Planning experience
- Good geographical knowledge of GB
- Experience in use of fleet management system
- ERP/CRM system experience
Skills Needed
About The Company
Established 65 years ago AG Paving and Building Products Limited is a renowned and respected designer, developer, manufacturer and distributor of best in class walling, paving and facing brick for the commercial and domestic markets across the UK and Ireland. In Britain our products are sold through Builders Merchants, whilst in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland we sell through our own wholly-owned outlets as well as a number of other carefully chosen retail partners and Builders Merchants.
Company Culture
Since our establishment 65 years ago at AG Paving and Building Products Limited, we have sought to provide opportunities for our team to build careers – rather than just hold down a job.
Our people matter to us. We care about their wellbeing and we want to see them become the very best they can be.
We are delighted that many of our employees have been with us for considerable periods and, as a result of their commitment and our support, many have moved through the ranks to management level and beyond.
Company Benefits
We provide tailored personal development plans and hands-on support from experienced mentors to ensure our team members can flourish in whatever part of the business they are employed.
Within modern day construction there are fantastic opportunities for those with backgrounds in technology, engineering, marketing and sales as well as traditional manufacturing skills.
Health insurance, Vacation, Paid time off, Performance bonuses, Retirement plan and/or pension, Employee development programs, Employee discounts, Free parking, Cycle to work, Referral bonus, Open office, Competitive salary, Life insurance, Long service recognition, Employee Assistance Scheme, Perks Card, Wellbeing Scheme, Work With Charities, Social Opportunities
Salary
£28,000.00 - £30,000.00 per year
