Despatch Clerk

Role overview

Despatch Clerk (Talbot Green Warehouse) South Wales.
37.5hrs p/w (Variable Shifts - 5/7 days - Sunday-Friday, regular )
.
Rotating 5 shift pattern.
£12.53 p/hr plus £1.45 p/hr night shift allowance when nights.
We have an
exciting opportunity
for a
Administration Despatch Clerk
in our
Talbot Green warehouse
.

Key Requirements

• The key purpose of this role is to accurately and efficiently process customer orders
• Will be required to work evenings and weekends
• Role could involve heavy lifting, exposure to temperature extremes and prolonged standing

Key Tasks/Responsibilities

• Scheduling and releasing of customer orders to planned routes
• Administration of customer orders, replenishment and despatch operations
• Liaison with operations management and other departments regarding general queries and provision of information
• Administration, collation and distribution of driver information
• Running and distribution of general reports
• Allocation of work areas to warehouse staff
• Replenishment of warehouse stationary consumables

Essential
Some Key Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Qualifications Required

• Basic numeracy and literacy skills are essential
• Competent with Microsoft Office, especially Word & Excel

Desirable

• 5 x GCSE (A-C)
• Previous experience in a similar role
• Experience in using PUTTY (but training will be given)
• Ability to produce accurate work within agreed timescales

What's in it for you?
Excellent Benefits Package Including

• £12.53 p/hr plus £1.45 p/hr night shift allowance when nights.
• Holiday, Maternity and Paternity leave and pay in excess of statutory entitlements
• Develop your skills and capability in a highly supportive and multi-diverse culture
• Outstanding Training & Development
• Gain hands-on experience in a high volume, fast paced convenience store
• Generous staff discount in all our SPAR stores (excl. Alcohol & Cigarettes)
• Proactive promotion of internal candidates
• Free Tea & Coffee
• Early access to your pay through 'EarlyPay'
• 24/7 access to your payslips and Rotas via HR/Payroll portal
• Wellbeing support – access to emotional support, counselling, legal and financial advice
• Company Pension Scheme
• NEST pension scheme
• Company Life Insurance worth 1 x Annual Salary and 6 x Annual Salary with Company Pension Scheme
• Extra Holidays - Purchase Scheme
• Cycle to work - Bicycle purchase scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Free on-site parking

A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd is one of the largest privately owned companies in the UK. Our forward-thinking family-owned business began life in 1917 as a counter-service grocery store and has grown from these humble beginnings into a company that now owns 260 SPAR convenience stores and employs more than 7,000 people, with a turnover of £1.3 billion. As one of the largest convenience retailers in the UK, we are always looking for innovative ways to create a point of difference. Food and drink have always been our lifeblood, and today our business has multiple divisions specialising in retail, food service and wholesale distribution.

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Inclusive environment:
as a Disability Confident Committed employer we are dedicated to creating a fair, inclusive workplace for all. We offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

Department

Logistics, Distribution & Warehouse

Contract type

Permanent

Hours

37.5hrs p/w (Variable Shifts - 5/7 days - Sunday-Friday

Salary

£13.15 p/hr plus £1.49 p/hr night shift allowance when working nights

Benefits
Company Pension Scheme, Life Cover, Staff Discount, Long Service Awards, Cycle to Work Scheme, Employee Volunteering Opportunities, Savings scheme

Closing date for applications

2nd January, 2026

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