Transport Administrator

Role Overview

We are recruiting for a Transport Administrator to provide administration support service to the Transport operation. This role is required to facilitate the accurate and timely completion f routine procedures and to effectively ensure the smooth running of the department.

This role will be predominantly on days with a rota that is 4/7, however a degree of flexibility will be required. Start times will be varied during the day.

Who are we?

Wincanton is a leading third party logistics (3PL) and supply chain solutions provider in the UK and Ireland. With over 17,000 colleagues across more than 200 sites and a 3,400 strong fleet of vehicles, we put our customers at the heart of everything we do and our mission is “to make our customers business’s better, every day.”

How will you contribute?

• Reporting to Team Manager (Transport).
• Maintain the Transport IT system and databases as appropriate
• Assist in the preparation of documentation for Transport assembly
• Liaise with customer warehouses to ensure delivery schedules are adhered to
• Assist in the day to day running of the transport supporting the management team, including the compiling of statistic as requested for use by the Management team
• Daily contact with Drivers issuing routes and keys to lorries and ensuring delivery planning s on target
• Working on both despatch and debrief desks and acting as a point of contract for the Department
• Carrying out daily licence and tacho checks
• Answering the phone and responding to queries from stores and management as well as drivers
• Using Kronos Dimensions time and attendance system – regular liaison with the People and payroll team regarding Driver working hours
• Administration of Microlise Telematics
• Ensure action plans are updated and actions followed through
• Support change programme on ad-hoc basis
• Support of transport and network project and initiatives
• To ensure operational targets are met on a weekly and monthly basis. Undertake such duties as may be reasonably required for the effective operation of the function and department

What will you bring?

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Systems
• Knowledge of Kronos Time and Attendance
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work on your own initiative, working to strict deadlines
• The depot operates 24/7 therefore it is essential that you are flexible in your approach to work.

What do we offer?

We really value our people and offer a friendly, safety first working environment and a competitive salary along with other benefits including; company pension scheme, 25 days hols + bank hols with the option to buy more, home working, share incentive plan, cycle to work scheme, employee benefits online discount platform, onsite parking, onsite canteen + much more.

Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. That’s why we also provide significant opportunities for career development and progression, as well as training enrichment and multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment.

Apply Now!

Please apply by following the links and uploading your CV. We are a fast-moving organisation so we may not always wait until the closing date to review applications. As a result you should submit your CV as soon as possible!

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

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