Despatch / Customer service assistant

Despatch / Customer service assistant

Talent Acquisition Group | Melbourne, Victoria, AU

Posted 17 days ago

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Description

Location: Tullamarine
Employment Type: Casual
Days: Monday – Friday
Hours: 2:00pm – 10:00pm
Pay: $42.76 +Penalties


About the Role


This role will be responsible for both Customer Service and providing support to the Despatch Team. Ideally, we are seeking someone with a strong customer service background, logistics experience, and a good knowledge of Melbourne metropolitan suburbs and regional Victoria.


Key Responsibilities


Customer Service Responsibilities



  • Handle inbound calls and enter bookings.

  • Meet customer service KPIs and service targets.

  • Resolve customer enquiries and complaints professionally.

  • Escalate complex issues when required.

  • Monitor call queues and escape delays.

  • Liaise with Operations to ensure efficient service.

  • Manage and respond to customer enquiries via inbox.

  • Obtain and update Proof of Deliveries (PODs).

  • Maintain customer task lists and records.

  • Assist with reporting and administration.

  • Follow workplace safety procedures and company values


Despatch Support Responsibilities



  • Coordinate and monitor the courier fleet.

  • Allocate and schedule jobs efficiently.

  • Respond to driver, customer and staff enquiries.

  • Assist with delivery times, addresses, PODs and charges.

  • Use knowledge of local areas to assist with routing.

  • Monitor driver performance and service levels.

  • Problem-solve and make decisions in a fast-paced environment.

  • Work independently and manage competing priorities.

  • Ensure drivers and contractors follow safe work procedures.

  • Promote a safe, respectful and compliant workplace.


We’re looking for someone who is:



  • Reliable, punctual and organised

  • Confident using computers

  • Friendly and a good communicator

  • Able to work in a fast-paced environment

  • Local geographical knowledge

  • Previous logistics or dispatch experience is desirable but not essential


What We Offer



  • Monday – Friday,

  • 2:00pm – 10:00pm

  • Casual employment with consistent hours

  • Supportive team environment

  • On-the-job training

  • Opportunity to develop skills and progress within the business

  • Competitive casual hourly rate


We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, ages, religions, abilities, gender identities and sexual orientations.


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