24/01/2026
We are hiring for an entry-level trainee in our dispatch/admin functions. Please see the full job description below and contact us via email if you have any questions.
Entry-Level Trainee – Dispatch/Admin
Location: Marsh Barton, Exeter
Salary: £16,640 – £26,000 per year (starting salary depending on age & experience)
Job Type: Full-time
Start Date: Immediate
Job Description
We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and reliable individual to join our team in an entry-level trainee position. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a wide range of practical and transferable skills in a fast-paced, hands-on working environment.
This role is ideal for someone with a basic understanding of IT or computing, who is eager to learn, grow, and develop within a small but highly specialised manufacturing company.
The ideal candidate would be someone who likes to take ownership of their work, and who could take responsibility for an ever-expanding dispatch role on a full-time and permanent basis. Day to day duties will include monitoring stock levels, packing of orders for dispatch, online booking (courier collections), and general operations. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and willing to learn and grow into a new role in a fast-growing company.
About Us
Euro Axle is a specialist manufacturer based in Marsh Barton, Exeter. We serve a range of industries and pride ourselves on our hands-on approach, product quality, and long-standing client relationships.
As part of our small, friendly team, you’ll gain exposure to multiple areas of the business and receive full training along the way.
The Role
You will assist across various areas of the business, including:
• Office-based administration & light customer-service duties (answering phones, communicating with customers, processing orders)
• Packing of orders for dispatching
• Monitoring of stock levels
• General office and workshop assistance as required
There may also be opportunities to spend time assisting our engineers, allowing you to develop new practical skills, including fabrication and welding, if desired.
What We’re Looking For
• Basic IT or computing knowledge (e.g. Microsoft Office, PC use, file systems)
• A willingness to learn and take on new challenges
• A reliable, proactive attitude with good communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and a practical mindset
• Previous work experience is not essential, but will be considered
What We Offer
• Full training and ongoing support
• Starting salary of £16,640 – £26,000, depending on age and experience
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Standard sick pay
• Overtime opportunities where available
• Bonus scheme
• On-site parking
• A supportive team environment with clear progression opportunities following probation
Probationary period
• The successful candidate will be subject to a 3-month probationary period, during which either us or the candidate can choose to end employment with no notice. We can choose to review your probation status at any point during the 6-month period, with the option to pass or fail your probation early. We also retain the option to extend your probationary period for an additional 3 months at our sole discretion.
• The successful candidate’s salary will be reviewed on the successful completion of their probationary period.
How to Apply
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please email your CV (including contact details) and a brief note about your availability for interview to:
📧 [email protected]
We look forward to hearing from you.
