Distribution Administrator

Culina Group; Desborough; On-site; GBP 17,908 - 23,419; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave – 20 days

Pension scheme – 4% employee and 4%

Life Assurance – x2 salary

Wellness – EAP

Eye Care Vouchers

Reward & Recognition

Everyday discounts

Job summary

Great Bear, part of the Culina Group, is recruiting a Distribution Administrator at our Desborough site. You will manage inbound/outbound driver activity and ensure smooth information flow to Operations Controllers and the Warehouse.

The role works 4 on 4 off nights (17:45–05:45) and requires PC literacy with Excel/Word/Outlook, plus experience with Transwide Booking System, Autostore WMS and CCTV. A team player focused on detail is essential.

Qualifications

• PC literacy with Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Knowledge of Autostore WMS.
• Experience using CCTV systems.
• Good communication skills.
• Knowledge of Transwide Booking System.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating the inbound and outbound process for drivers arriving and leaving site.
• Booking drivers into site using the correct process and system.
• Ensuring inbound paperwork and despatch paperwork meet customer requirements.
• Managing the Transwide Booking system and real-time updates.
• Coordinating with Operations Controllers to manage yard movement and trailer allocation.
• Completing NSL reports.
• Greeting visitors and drivers professionally.
• Communicating inbound activity to the Warehouse.
• Using CCTV to confirm bay availability and trailer movement in real time.
• Managing the Access Control System.
• Adhering to Health & Safety policies and procedures.
• Providing ad hoc support to the Warehouse and line manager as required.

Skills

PC Literate

Excel

Word

Outlook

Autostore WMS

CCTV

Transwide Booking

Team player

Attention to detail

Cross training

Tools

Transwide Booking System

Autostore WMS

CCTV system

Job description

Great Bear (Part of the Culina Group) provides distribution services to FMCG clients. Customer centric service focus is delivered through a site-level empowered culture.

At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!

Due to continued growth and new customer contracts, our Desborough site are now recruiting for a Distribution Administrator to join their friendly team on a full time permanent basis.

Salary:£15.05 per hour.

Working hours:4 on 4 off Nights,17:45-05:45.

Reporting to the Administration Manager, you will work as part of a team to manage both the inbound and outbound process for drivers arriving and leaving site. You will be responsible for ensuring a smooth flow of information to both the Operations Controllers and the Warehouse.

Key Duties of a Distribution Administrator:

• Facilitating the inbound and outbound process for drivers arriving and leaving site.
• Booking drivers into site, using the correct process and system.
• Ensuring the correct inbound paperwork is received, providing the correct despatch paperwork in line with customer requirements.
• Managing the Transwider Booking system and update in real time.
• Working with the Operations Controllers to manage yard movement and trailer allocation.
• Completing the NSL report.
• Greeting visitors and drivers in a professional manner.
• Communicating inbound activity directly to the Warehouse.
• Using the CCTV system to confirm bay availability and trailer movement in real time.
• Managing the Access Control System.
• Adhering to Health & Safety Legislation, ensuring all Company policies and procedures for Health & Safety are carried out.
• Any other ad hoc duties as requested by your line manager that are deemed as reasonable.

• PC Literate including a good working knowledge of Microsoft Packages including Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Knowledge of the Autostore WMS system.
• Experience in the use of CCTV systems.
• Good communication skills both internally and externally.
• Knowledge of the Transwide Booking System.
• Musty be a team player who is capable of working on their own initiative.
• Able to demonstrate a high level of attention to detail.
• Flexible in cross training and providing support to the Warehouse as well as sickness and holiday cover.

As part of our drive to make Great Bear a great place to work, we are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• Annual Leave– 20days inclusive of the bank holidays.
• Pension scheme –We want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirementso we offer agreat contribution of 4% employee and 4% employer.
• Life Assurance- x2 your annual salary.
• Wellness –Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year.
• Eye Care Vouchers –We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
• Reward & Recognition –We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the Month and Year, special recognition and long service awards.
• Everyday discounts- Via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!

If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity, please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!