Dispatch Co-ordinator

Breedon Group; Lisburn; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and materials group is seeking a Dispatch Co-ordinator in Lisburn to efficiently manage customer orders, coordinate transport logistics, and maintain operational efficiency. Candidates should have at least 2 years of dispatch experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment, and be knowledgeable in using relevant software. This permanent full-time position offers a competitive salary and a range of employee benefits including pension and training opportunities.

Benefits

33 days of leave per year

Company pension scheme

Life assurance scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to employee benefits platform

Qualifications

• At least 2 years experience in a busy dispatch role.
• Experience within a manufacturing or construction environment would be desirable.
• Experience in using MS Word, Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Schedule deliveries for UK, NI & ROI hauliers.
• Co-ordinate orders to be dispatched and organise picking lists.
• Resolve customer queries regarding deliveries.
• Monitor stock availability.

Skills

Experience in a busy dispatch role

Experience in a manufacturing or construction environment

Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook

Experience with computerized order processing systems

Job description

Dispatch Co-ordinator

Application Deadline: 4 January 2026

Department: Operations and Maintenance

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Breedon Tile, Lisburn, Co. Antrim

Description

About Us

Breedon is a leading construction and materials group in Ireland and Great Britain with a group turnover of c. £1.6 billion per annum. We operate 2 cement plants, over 100 quarries, 50 asphalt plants, 170 ready-mixed concrete plants, as well as a range of contract surfacing and other essential products to help our customers build the places where we all live, work, and play.

Our People are our passion, by working as One Breedon, with shared goals and a common purpose, we are making a material difference.

We are keeping it simple; we are making it happen, we are striving to improve, we are showing we care.

Overview

We are currently seeking a Dispatch Co-Ordinator to join our team at Breedon Tile.

As a Dispatch Co-Ordinator you will be responsible for effectively and efficiently controlling customer orders, coordinating and allocating transport, booking out products, implementing safe site access procedures. You will also coordinate sales outputs with site management along with goods inwards and depot activity.

What you’ll do...

• Schedule deliveries for UK, NI & ROI hauliers.
• Co-ordinate orders to be dispatched and organise picking lists for yard operatives accordingly.
• Understand lorry capacity and manage balance orders
• Check payments to hauliers
• Process third party shipments (couriering goods, Parcelforce)
• Process customs clearance
• Maintain haulage rates (including LSS & FSC Charges) using Breedon internal systems
• Resolve customer queries regarding deliveries
• Monitor stock availability
• Dealing with customer sales – in person and on the phone.
• Operating on site weighbridge
• Produce daily reports on dispatch metrics.
• To comply with the Company Health, Safety and Environmental policies and procedures.
• To undertake any other reasonable duties as required.

What we need from you…

• At least 2 years experience in a busy dispatch role
• Experience within a manufacturing or construction environment would be desirable
• Experience in using MS Word, Excel and Outlook
• Previous experience working with a computerised order processing and dispatch system would be desirable

Some important information…

• 33 days per year (including bank holidays)
• A tailored, competitive salary
• Company pension scheme
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Holiday buy scheme
• 1 day per year to volunteer with a charity of your choice (fully paid!) and fund-matching up to £200 for charitable events
• Make a Material Difference Awards
• Employee Assistance Programme providing a wide range of health and wellbeing support 24/7
• Enhanced parental leave policy
• Option to participate in our ShareSave scheme
• Access to our employee benefits platform, giving you discounts on a wide variety of high street shops and brands
• Broad learning opportunities, training, and career progression pathways.

Breedon Group is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer