Dispatch and Production Controller

THOMAS Professional
Cardiff
Dispatch & Production Controller

Saint Mellons (CF3)

6 month contract with a view to going permanent

Our client is a high-growth engineering and manufacturing business developing innovative, large-scale products for global markets. Due to continued expansion, they are looking to appoint a hands-on Dispatch & Production Controller to support their shop floor, production and workshop operations.

This person will take ownership of the day-to-day running of a busy workshop environment, combining hands-on production work with organisation, stock control and equipment maintenance.

Benefits:

Salary £35,000 – £40,000 depending on experience

20 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Opportunity to join a fast-growing, innovative business

Strong progression opportunities as the company scales

Opportunity to move into a permanent position after initial contract

Varied, hands-on role with real ownership

Role Responsibilities:

Overseeing the day-to-day running of the workshop and production area

Maintaining a clean, organised and efficient shop floor environment

Operating forklifts to move materials, components and finished products

Supporting production and assembly activities as required

Managing stock, materials and inventory to ensure production flow is maintained

Updating internal systems with stock movements, dispatch and materials data

Coordinating incoming goods, storage and internal distribution

Supporting engineers and production teams by ensuring materials and tools are readily available

Carrying out basic machinery maintenance and troubleshooting where required

Monitoring workshop equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation

Ensuring all health & safety standards are maintained across the workshop

Taking ownership of workshop organisation, layout and workflow efficiency

Supporting procurement and reporting on materials usage where required

Essential Skills & Experience:

You MUST have a valid forklift licence and experience operating forklifts

Previous experience within a production, workshop or manufacturing environment

Hands-on approach with the ability to support assembly and production work

Experience managing stock, materials or workshop environments

Basic mechanical understanding with the ability to maintain equipment

Strong organisational skills and ability to work independently

Experience updating systems or working with stock/production data

Proactive and self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership

Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment

If you are interested and have the relevant experience, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV. As champions of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, THOMAS Professional commit to reviewing applications we receive with complete fairness and equality.

At THOMAS Professional, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know, and we’ll be happy to accommodate your needs.

THOMAS Professional is acting as an agency on behalf of the client for this position.

THOMAS Professional is proud to be a corporate member of the REC, the recruitment industry's leading professional body.

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Posted 2026-03-24

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