Despatch Clerk - Bedford
- Posted 28 August 2025
- LocationBedford
- Job type Full-Time
- Discipline Distribution
- Reference002782
Job description
We are looking for a Despatch Clerk to join us in our mission of delivering quality outdoor products such as log cabins, garden offices, sheds and gazebos designed with care, built to last, and made to make our customers smile!
Who We Are:
Established in 1994, Dunster House Ltd is a proud, family-run business that’s continuing to grow and evolve. This year alone, we’ve expanded even further — opening four new sites and now employing over 550 amazing people across 15 locations across the UK.
For more than 30 years, we’ve been passionate about designing, manufacturing, and retailing quality garden lifestyle products that help our customers make the most of their outdoor spaces. As garden building specialists, we’re proud to deliver our products directly to our customers using our very own fleet, ensuring care and quality every step of the way.
To find out more about Dunster House Ltd, visit our website www.dunsterhouse.co.uk
The Role:
This job is based out of our Bedford Branch – MK41 0LF and involves coordinating and processing customer orders, preparing goods for dispatch, and ensuring accurate and timely shipment of products.
Role Overview:
- Communicating with customers regarding deliveries
- Liaising with other branches regarding stock and deliveries
- Liaising with different departments across the company
- Processing balance payments
- Utilising company systems to monitor stock and plan efficient delivery routes
Requirements:
- Right to work in the UK
- Good geographical knowledge
- Maths and English GCSE or equivalent C or above
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Able to work as part of a nationwide team
- Computer literate
What We Offer:
- Monday – Friday, 07:30 -18:00 on a rota basis; Saturdays 09:00-17:00 also on a rota basis (approx. 1 Saturday in 10)
- £26,000 per annum
- 29 days holiday including Bank Holidays
- Referral Programme