Transport admins

What is the purpose of the role?
The main purpose of the role is to ensure the successful execution of the daily/weekly transport plan within the frame work of client requirements, legal compliance and internal/external SLA's . The role will include dispatching/briefing drivers, monitoring drivers throughout their delivery/collection routes and then debriefing drivers at the end of their shift. There is a significant amount of daily reporting included in the function, which will include operational, HR, performance reports. Independent working, a strong will to perform at a high standard and a proactive approach to problem solving is key to your success in this role.
Shifts available:
Mon-Fri 12:00-21:00/13:00-22:00/14:00-23:00
Mon-Fri 08:00-16:00 (occasional Saturdays)
Mon-Fri 06:00-10:00
In this role you are accountable for:
* Able to achieve the required standards of performance to meet customer demands - 100% on time delivery service. Any exceptions are reported in a timely manner and client communications maintained.
* Proactively planning the daily transport schedule to ensure all customer requirements are met.
* Complete daily checks to ensure that the daily transport schedule is adequately resourced.
* Fully brief drivers prior to dispatch to ensure they understand their route, the requirements of the route and is adequately training on all systems and processes.
* Ensure that all routes are tracked (where appropriate) and the driver are logged on and compliant.
* Ensure the accurate recording of all data entry including tachograph and route scheduling documents.
* Fully debrief every driver on their return to ensure compliance with the route, reporting any exceptions to your manager.
* Ensure that all POD's are returned, completed and accurate for every trip that requires them.
* To ensure that as part of the debrief process that all driver's paperwork is completed, compliant and accurate, reporting exceptions to your manager.
* All daily reports are completed in an accurate and timely manner as directed by the transport manager.
* Ensure that yard checks are completed as directed by the transport manager.
* Accurate and timely reporting on driver's attendance, absence and performance.
* Respond appropriately to all clients queries as required.
* Proactive problem solving on a daily basis to ensure 100% service delivery and legal compliance.
* Details and complete handover to the management team and your colleagues on a shift by shift basis
Required skills, knowledge and experience:
* High performer (regularly achieves KPI target)
* Good, working knowledge of transport and logistics
* Reliable (high attendance and good timekeeping)
* Assist with general duties within the transport function.
* Highly flexible
* Very trustworthy & honest
* Good communicator
* Works safely and follows Health & Safety and site rules
* Self-motivated
* Determined to work to a high-quality standard and challenges own performance and standards in order to achieve more
* Ability to work under own initiative
* Ability to embrace change and adapt to a rapidly changing fast paced environment
Desirable skills, knowledge and experience:
* Good organisational and planning skills
* Good interpersonal, leadership and motivation skills
* Good analytical and numerical skills
* Good communicator - both verbal and written
* Knowledge of health & Safety requirements
* Computer literate, experience of WMS systems and MS Office packages

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