Transport Administrator

Transport administrator required for a for a well-established company in the Church Gresley area of Swadlincote on a temp to perm basis. This particular company are well known within the midlands and have sucessfully operated within the area for many years and provide a wide range of goods and services to industrial and manufacturing markets throughout the UK inlcuding pallets, timber packaging, agricultural boxes, industrial supplies, tools, workwear, PPE, safety equipment, premium apparel & professional protective clothing manufacture and property services.

The role

As Transport Administrator, you will provide full administrative support to the Logistics Manager in this fast paced pallet distribution environment.  As a key point of contact for external and internal customers and drivers, you will have a professional manner and excellent communication skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Engage all external and internal customers / drivers by communicating in a friendly and professional manner ensuring that a good impression is always maintained
• Answering and responding to all incoming calls in a prompt and polite manner
• Ensure all internal/external customer/drivers queries or concerns are dealt with in a professional, friendly and courteous manner
• Liaising with the management team ensuring the smooth operation of the transport department
• Ensure all inbound/outbound paperwork is completed promptly and accurately
• Keep excel worksheets up to date with pallets coming in and going out
• Monitor and chase documentation in support of the transport operation
• Undertake administrative and filing duties to meet needs of the Transport Department
• Dealing with customer orders ensuring quality accuracy, delivery timelines, instruction, and communication to all depot staff
• Maintain and expand an excellent proactive relationship with existing customers and suppliers

Hours

You will be required to work between the hours of 0800am and 1700pm, Monday to Friday with a 1 hour unpaid break.

Requirements for the role

• Transport/planning administration experience
• A friendly and approachable manner
• Computer literate
• Ability to work independantly and efficiently
• Working curteously and conscientious with all internal and external customers

What's in it for you?

• A permanent position after 15 weeks
• Career development in a family run business (when permanent)
• Full training provided 
• Contributory Pension Scheme (when permanent)
• My Pay Rewards – discounts on vouchers (when permanent)
• Refer a friend scheme (when permanent)

If this is of interest to you and you hold the relevant experience, please apply within and a member of the team will be in touch.