Depot Administrator

Nova Talent; Tunstall; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus scheme

Full induction and training

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced pension scheme

Private medical cover (dependants)

Life assurance

Job summary

Nova Talent is seeking an experienced Depot Administrator for our client based in Tunstall, Kent. The role entails standard Monday–Friday hours (7am–4pm) with occasional extended shifts during peak trading.

You will support order processing, stock control and regulatory compliance in a busy depot environment. The ideal candidate has depot/warehousing admin experience, strong customer focus, and IT-literate with stock management systems.

Qualifications

• Experience in depot/warehousing administration is preferred.
• Customer-centric approach and good stakeholder relationship skills.
• IT literacy and experience with stock management systems.

Responsibilities

• Handle order processing, documentation, and financial checks.
• Manage stock availability and replenishment.
• Ensure timely distribution in line with regulatory standards.
• Handle Trade Counter enquiries and cash handling.
• Maintain accurate reporting for monies and stock.
• Secure company cash, stock and property.
• Coordinate with depot, sales and Third Party Logistics suppliers.
• Act as deputy when Depot Supervisor is absent.

Skills

Depot administration

Stock management

Customer service

IT literacy

Stock systems

Tools

Stock management software

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Depot Administrator to join a leading supplier and distributor of agricultural products. This is an excellent opportunity for a customer focused and confident individual who takes pride in their work to become part of a dedicated team based in Tunstall, Kent.

Standard Hours - Mon-Fri 7am-4pm, with flexibility required during peak trading (6am-6pm) March- June & Sept-October along with the occasional Saturdays during peak trading.

Some of the perks for working as a Depot Administrator :

• Salary DOE
• Annual Bonus Scheme
• Full Induction and training
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Enhanced Company Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Cover (including dependants with 50% company contributions)
• Life Assurance
• Plus much more!

A typical day as a Depot Assistant/Administrator:

• Administration duties such as order processing, checking order financials and documentation.
• Stock management - checking stock availability, order and replenish where required.
• Ensuring supplies are distributed within a timely manner and in line with regulatory standards such as Basis (chemical storage and distribution) and HSE.
• Effectively deal with 'Trade Counter' enquiries and cash associated with.
• Review, monitor and maintain accurate reporting records in relation to monies and stock.
• Ensure security of company cash, stock and property.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders such as the depot and sales team, ensuring effective communication.
• Maintain relationships with Third Party Logistics suppliers, supporting from an administration perspective also.
• Act as a 'step up' in the absence of the Depot Supervisor.

What we are looking for:

• Ideally previous Depot or Warehousing Administration experience
• Customer Centric approach
• Innovative approach, promotes sharing of best practice
• Able to build strong relationships with all stakeholders
• IT Literate and experience with working on stock management systems

Essential Requirement:

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle