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SalaryWe are searching for a Transport Administrator to join a successful family-run food distribution business near Mere in Wiltshire.
What you’ll be doing.
As the Transport Administrator you will be providing the day-to-day transport and logistics administration. You will support the transport team to operate compliantly and efficiently. You’ll be in regular communication with drivers, handling any issues and relaying relevant information from daily driver debriefs to customers and internal departments.
This is a key role for the department, and you should enjoy being process oriented and working at the centre of operations.
- Greet and debrief drivers on their return.
- Report faults, book repairs and service, and log mileage.
- Compare fuel prices and order supplies for vehicles.
- Review transport routes.
- Maintain driver’s rota and hours.
- Co-ordinate health and safety admin and update risk assessments
- Respond to customer calls regarding their deliveries and coordinate with the driving team.
Skills and experience.
To be successful in this role it would be great to have experience in warehousing or transport You will need a good level of written and verbal communication skills, strong organisation skills and be able to prioritise your work load. It would be great to have experience working with warehouse or transport teams.
- Experience with an ERP/WMS system preferable.
- Administrative and computer skills.
- Problem solving skills.
- Able to step in to provide driver cover.
Working Pattern
You will be working full time 7.30am to 4.30pm plus one Saturday per month paid.
What you’ll receive.
In addition to your salary, you will benefit from product discounts, company pension, and free on-site parking.
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