Gatehouse and Despatch Clerk
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 21, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 14, 2026. Culina scores B on the Alion truth index.
Who are Culina?
Culina is the UK’s leading independent specialist supply chain partner, trusted by some of the nation’s best recognised food, fast-moving consumer goods (FMGC) and retail brands. We're proud to employ over 22,000 colleagues across 100+ locations nationwide, supported by a fleet of more than 5,500 trucks and trailers delivering every day.
We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Contract Logistics division - through flexible warehousing, transport and fulfilment solutions, we simplify complexity, drive continuous improvement and create exceptional experiences for customers. Delivering certainty. Creating value. Enabling growth.
Life in this role
As part of our, Contract division, we have an exciting opportunity to join the team as aa Gatehouse and Despatch on a full time permanent basis.
Salary: £25,740 per annum, plus £1,000 shift allowance.
Working hours: Monday-Friday, 2pm-10pm.
As a Gatehouse and Despatch Clerk you will be responsible for effectively and accurately managing vehicles from receipt through to despatch. The primary purpose of this role is to ingate and out gate vehicles on site in a timely and secure manner.
Key Duties of a Gatehouse and Despatch Clerk:
- Responsible for receipting and despatching of loads in a timely and secure manner to assist in shift efficiency whilst using correct operational processes and procedures.
- Dealing with drivers on both inbound and outbound gates.
- Liaise with the Operations Controllers in order for the warehouse to be prepared accordingly and allocate bays for the vehicle.
- Checking and sealing of vehicles on exiting the site ensuring correct paperwork for the load.
- Completion of inbound and outbound paperwork in a correct and timely manner.
- Using the inbound schedule to book in deliveries to allocated slots.
- Using the CCTV to ensure site is secure.
- Assist in any security checks /searches on site.
- This list is not exhaustive and the successful position holder may be required to carry out any task which the Company might reasonably require you to do.
What you’ll need ...
- Able to demonstrate a high level of attention to detail.
- Able to organise & prioritise their workload.
- Must be a team player who is capable of working on their own initiative.
- Good PC skills and Knowledge of MS packages is essential.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Able to work to tight deadlines.
- Excellent problem solving skills and tenacity.
What is in it for you?
If you're looking for a role where you can make an impact, develop your career, and be part of a team that works as one to achieve great results, we'd love to hear from you. Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme - our salary sacrifice scheme offers a cost-effective way to drive an electric vehicle, with payments taken directly from your salary. Eligibility and salary thresholds apply.
Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme - our salary sacrifice scheme offers a cost-effective way to drive an electric vehicle, with payments taken directly from your salary. Eligibility and salary thresholds apply.
Wellbeing Support - your wellbeing matters to us. Through our Employee Assistance Programme, you'll have 24/7 access to confidential counselling and legal support, whenever you need it.
Eye Care Vouchers - free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
Reward & Recognition - we love celebrating great work, we recognise those who go above and beyond.
Everyday Discounts - our benefits platform gives you access to discounts from over 50 leading retailers, helping your money go further every day.