Traffic Office Administrator

None; Slough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Royal Mail as a Traffic Office Administrator in Slough, where you'll manage the Distribution Management System and support our drivers. This permanent role offers competitive pay, overtime opportunities, and a supportive work environment. Ideal candidates are organized, self-motivated, and adaptable to change, with full training provided.

Benefits

Market-leading pay

Overtime pay at 1.25x

22.5 days holiday

Contributory pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Full uniform provided

Excellent parental leave policy

Various discounts on vouchers and memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced environment is beneficial.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet targets.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Distribution Management System is updated daily.
• Conduct daily debriefs with drivers and maintain records.
• Issue vehicle keys and ensure planned maintenance is recorded.

Skills

Organised

Independent

Self-motivated

Computer literate

Good numeracy

Good literacy

Adaptable

Job description

Traffic Office Administrator
Job Reference: 324987
Location: Slough, SL3 8AQ
Job type: Permanent contract

Hours: 40 hours per week, working 5 days, Monday to Friday, between 06:00 am and 14:00 pm

There has never been a more exciting time to join us! We are reinventing Royal Mail for the future, and now is the perfect time to join us on that journey.

Royal Mail is now recruiting for Network Distribution System Administrators. If you can work well under pressure and are friendly and professional, you are the type of person we're looking for.

About the role

To ensure the safe, efficient, and cost-effective operation of our fleet, the Network Distribution System Administrator will carry out the following tasks:

• Ensure that the Distribution Management System is kept up to date with correct daily data input, and all drivers are de-briefed at the end of their duty.
• Maintain CDU/FTA system data, recording HGV driver hours to comply with European legislation.
• Issue vehicle keys and log books according to Royal Mail standards.
• Download digital tachograph cards in line with Royal Mail policy.
• Conduct daily debriefs with drivers, passing unresolved issues to the shift manager.
• Ensure planned vehicle maintenance is carried out and records are kept up to date.
• Full training will be provided.

About you

• Organised, independent, and self-motivated
• Adaptable to a fast-paced, changing environment
• Community-minded with pride in your work
• Computer literate with good numeracy and literacy skills
• Motivated by targets and challenges

What we do for you

We offer market-leading pay and benefits, including:

• £12.54 per hour, paid monthly
• Overtime at 1.25x the normal hourly rate
• 22.5 days holiday, increasing with service (pro-rata)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Opportunities for career development
• Full uniform provided for contracts longer than three months
• Excellent parental leave policy
• Various discounts on high street vouchers, travel, attractions, beauty products, and gym memberships

Time to apply

If you're ready to become an Administrator, hit the apply button now. Successful applicants will be invited for interviews scheduled for Thursday 05/06/2025 and Friday 06/06/2025. Please ensure you're available on these dates before applying.

Royal Mail values diversity and inclusion, supporting belonging and a positive work environment. We support adjustments during the application process; please specify any needs in your application.

We are Forces family friendly and a Gold signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, veterans, cadet instructors, and military spouses/partners.

For more about Royal Mail Group and our values, visit https://www.internationaldistributionsservices.com/en/about-us/