Now Hiring: Nightshift Despatch Administrator – Join the Heron Foods Distribution Team in Melton (HU14 3HJ)!
Are you an experienced Administrator, Transport Clerk, Logistics Coordinator, or Data Entry Clerk looking for a nightshift-based role in a fast-paced environment? Heron Foods is recruiting a Despatch Administrator (Nights) to join our distribution centre team at Melton (HU14 3HJ), near Hull.
If you're organised, tech-savvy, and ready to play a vital role in getting our goods to stores across the UK, this could be the opportunity for you.
Shift & Salary Details
- Hours: 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM
- Shift Pattern: 5 out of 7 days, two-week rolling rota
- Salary: £27,540 per annum
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Nightshift Despatch Administrator, you’ll support our overnight logistics operation, ensuring store orders are processed, dispatched, and delivered on time.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Coordinating shop order processing and dispatch during night shifts
- Issuing loading tickets, dispatch notes, and allocating vehicles for delivery routes
- Resolving logistical issues such as delivery rerouting or vehicle maintenance problems
- Communicating with store teams about delivery times and order status
- Supporting loading and picking teams to ensure accuracy and efficiency
- Using internal systems (including Excel and transport software) to keep operations running smoothly
✅ This is a key role for someone who enjoys a structured environment, is comfortable with admin processes, and thrives on working as part of a night team.
What’s In It for You
At Heron Foods, your commitment is rewarded with a strong benefits package and career development support:
- £27,540 salary
- 30 days annual leave, with additional days for long service and the option to purchase more
- 10% discount at Heron Foods and B&M stores, with double discount weekends throughout the year
- Private pension scheme
- Online GP access 24/7 for you and your family (partner and children up to age 21)
- Wellbeing support via our Smart Health employee assistance programme
- Access to BenefitHub for savings on daily spending, holidays, dining, family outings, and more
- On-the-job training, eLearning, and career development pathways, including apprenticeships
- Reward and recognition schemes, plus long service and anniversary celebrations
Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for reliable, organised individuals who:
- Have strong IT skills (Excel, Outlook, Word) and attention to detail
- Bring experience in administration, logistics, transport, or warehouse operations
- Are excellent communicators and problem-solvers
- Hold a valid UK driving licence (for site travel)
Alternative Job Titles You Might Be Searching
To help you find this opportunity, you might be using job titles such as:
- Transport Clerk
- Warehouse Administrator
- Despatch Coordinator
- Logistics Administrator
- Distribution Clerk
- Operations Assistant
- Data Entry Clerk (Nights)
- Nightshift Admin Assistant
- Goods Out Administrator
- Transport Scheduler
Why Join Heron Foods?
We’re part of the B&M Group and one of the UK’s fastest-growing value retailers. Our distribution network is key to our success, making over 2,100 deliveries a week to 340+ stores. Join us and become part of a business where your work matters—and where you’ll be supported to grow your career.
Apply today to become a Nightshift Despatch Administrator and start making a real impact at Heron Foods.
