Despatch Administrator - Fife

Ref: 833 Date Posted: Wednesday 21 Oct 2026

2020 Recruitment are working with our client who are looking to recruit a Despatch Administrator to join their team at their Leven based site. 

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive individual to provide administrative support within a fast-paced warehouse operation. The successful candidate will help ensure the smooth running of day-to-day activities, maintaining a high level of accuracy while delivering excellent service to both internal teams and external customers.


The Role:

Reporting to the Dispatch Manager, the Despatch Administrator will provide administrative support to warehouse operations, helping to ensure stock control processes, order entry and associated paperwork are completed accurately and efficiently.

The role is varied and fast-paced, requiring someone who can manage competing priorities, work well as part of a team and use their own initiative when working independently.

A positive, flexible approach, strong attention to detail and good communication skills are essential.


Working Hours:

Nightshift
Monday to Thursday
6pm - 6am
 


Duties & Responsibilities:

As the Despatch Administrator, your duties will include:

  • Providing general administrative support to warehouse operations

  • Processing stock control-related functions using SAP

  • Processing requests from customer quality assurance and decoration departments

  • Entering orders onto the system as required

  • Checking paperwork for accuracy, completeness and compliance

  • Maintaining organised records and filing documentation appropriately

  • Supporting the team in meeting customer requirements and service standards

  • Liaising with internal departments and external customers

  • Providing administrative cover for other departments when required

  • Supporting the smooth and efficient running of warehouse operations



Requirements:

To be considered for the Despatch Administrator position, you should have:

  • Experience in a general administration or office-based role

  • A good understanding of administrative procedures and processes

  • Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail

  • Good telephone manner and face-to-face communication skills

  • The ability to manage workloads efficiently in a fast-paced environment

  • A proactive, flexible and positive approach to work

  • The ability to work independently and as part of a team

  • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

Experience with warehouse management systems, particularly SAP, and transport systems would be advantageous. However, training will be provided where required.


Package:

As the Despatch Administrator, you will be offered the following:

  • A competitive salary

  • Monday-Thursday nightshift hours
  • An opportunity to work within a busy warehouse operation

  • Training on relevant systems where required

  • This is initially a 12 week position with a view to becoming permanent


Apply:

To apply for this position or to find out more about the role, please contact 2020 Recruitment on 01592 805600.