Depot Operations Administrator - 12 month fixed term contract

DPD UK; Bicester; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a reliable Depot Operations Administrator to join their team. This role offers a chance to contribute to a fast-paced environment focused on quality and efficiency. You'll be responsible for crucial administrative tasks that support both transport and operational functions. With a commitment to sustainability and employee well-being, this company provides excellent benefits and career progression opportunities. If you have strong analytical and communication skills and align with core values of respect and accountability, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Holiday trading

Enhanced maternity and paternity packages

Free life assurance (4x salary)

Free onsite parking

Health kiosks at each location

Vitality at Work programs

Discounted shopping

Milestone days off

Free eye tests and support for glasses

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a fast-paced administrative role.
• Experience in transport or logistics is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and reconcile automated payments for drivers.
• Conduct local operational quality audits and maintain reports.
• Administer stocks of uniforms and conduct driver checks.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

G Suite / Microsoft Office Proficiency

Organizational Skills

Job description

Company Description

• Contract: 12 month fixed term contract, 37.5 hours per week
• Salary: Circa £27,500
• Location: DPD Bicester, Unit D, Symmetry Park, Bicester, OX26 6GF
• Days of Work: Monday to Friday
• Hours of Work: 7am - 3:30pm

Join us on our journey to become the UK’s most sustainable delivery company while ensuring our customers receive a world-class service. You will be part of a busy, fast-paced business with a turnover of nearly £2 billion, offering great benefits and career progression opportunities.

DPD is passionate about creating an environment that is open, ethical, inclusive, and socially responsible. Along with job security, tools to do the job, and a competitive salary, you’ll receive excellent benefits from day one, including never working on your birthday again!

DPD is a Valuable 500 company and a Disability Confident Employer.

Job Description

We are currently recruiting an experienced and reliable Depot Operations Administrator. In this role, you will work closely with the Depot Quality Manager and Site Manager, responsible for administration in both the Transport and Operational areas of the depot.

Key Responsibilities

1. Monitoring and reconciling automated payments for our self-employed drivers
2. Administering stocks of uniforms and stationery
3. Carrying out driver license and forklift truck certificate checks
4. Administering fuel stocks and orders
5. Conducting local operational quality audits and maintaining operational reports
6. Maintaining vehicle records, keys, service schedules, and defect/repair registers

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

To be considered, you should have proven experience in a fast-paced administrative role. Experience in transport or logistics industries is advantageous but not essential.

• Strong analytical skills with awareness of quality assurance and auditing
• Excellent communication skills with a confident telephone manner
• Proficiency in G Suite / Microsoft Office programs
• High accuracy, self-motivation, and organizational skills
• Alignment with DPD’s core values: Passion, Respect, Honesty, Flexibility, Caring, and Accountability

Additional Information

Benefits

We value our employees and offer various benefits, including:

• Holiday trading
• Enhanced maternity and paternity packages
• Free life assurance (4x salary) upon joining the pension scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Health kiosks at each location
• Vitality at Work programs
• Discounted shopping from numerous retailers, including up to 5% off supermarkets
• Milestone days off for celebrations
• Free eye tests and support for glasses for screen users

Joining DPD offers not just a job but a career. We promote talent development and internal promotion within our growing organization. If our values resonate with you and you can help us deliver on our promises, apply today.