Our client are a well established Heathrow freight forwarding agent who have an exciting opportunity for a challenging and rewarding role that covers both warehouse operations and transport administration. Based out of their central Slough Contract Logistics Centre the position is for a Warehouse Transport Administrator. This is a rare opportunity to work an early shift 6am-2.30pm M/F.
The successful candidate will have basic IT skills (Word/Excel) with excellent verbal/written English. This is a dual focused role that covers both transport planning administration 30% and warehouse operational work 70%; full training will be given for this role which reports directly to the Transport Manager
Essential to have a 5 year steady employment/education history and clear DBS check. Full training will be provided in delivery route planning and forklift certification, there are excellent future career prospects. Suit someone looking for a combined warehouse/office role.
Role Specific Responsibilities For the Warehouse Transport Administrator
- Follow laid out working procedures to ensure effective transport planning of domestic pallet movements for pallet network.
- Support operational KPI’s on TMS program.
- Support issues as and when they arise.
- Liaison with Pallet network hub and depots
- Ensure effective and efficient loading of pallets together with drivers and other warehouse operatives to ensure customer service levels are met
- Working closely with drivers to ensure that they are able to depart with accurate and efficient load plan and location listings
- Working with office staff to ensure that deliveries are in line with customer expectations
- Supporting Transport manager in any other areas required
- Daily warehouse operational work
- Loading of trailers, offloading of trailers, movement of pallets using forklift and pallet trucks
- Scanning of pallets, moving pallets around in the WH
- Support ETSF compliance in sign off of release notes and manifest checks
- Promote changes in operations to promote further efficiency or cost saving opportunities
- Assist the transport manager when and where required
What we need from you
- Methodical approach to work with strong attention to detail
- Ability to follow systematically laid out working procedures
- PC Literacy essential
- Highly organised and excellent time management
- Strong customer care skills
- Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
- Physically fit and able to lift heavy items/load/unload etc
- A forklift licence is useful but training can be given for the right candidate
Employment Terms for the Warehouse Transport Administrator
- M-F 6am - 2.30pm
- £24k
- 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing with length of service)
- Free onsite parking
- Opportunities for training and career development