Gatehouse & Logistics Administrator

Nutreco; Compton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday per year

Structured onboarding

Exposure to global logistics

Global organisation

Job summary

Nutreco’s Trouw Nutrition GB site in Ashbourne seeks a Logistics Administrator to manage day-to-day operations, liaising with drivers and partners while supporting safe, compliant site activities. You’ll handle vehicle movements, documentation and coordination with site teams, gaining hands-on experience in a fast-paced logistics environment.

You’ll join a small, proactive team, receiving onboarding and training to build knowledge of site processes, systems and compliance requirements while

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics administration or related roles is beneficial but not essential.
• Confident with computers and Microsoft Office; ERP familiarity is an advantage.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage documentation accurately.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support inbound and outbound vehicle movements, ensuring safe site traffic flow.
• Operate gatehouse and weighbridge activities to support daily logistics.
• Liaise with drivers and partners to maintain safety, PPE compliance and documentation.
• Coordinate on-site transport activities and provide driver instructions as required.
• Prepare and manage delivery documentation, maintaining accurate records.
• Maintain records and reports to support compliance and traceability.
• Collaborate with transport and site teams to ensure smooth loading/unloading.
• Assist with general administrative tasks within the logistics function.
• Learn site processes, systems, documentation requirements, and compliance with onboarding.

Skills

Logistics administration

Transport operations

Gatehouse operations

Warehouse administration

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Prioritisation

Tools

Infor M3 ERP

Job description

Job Description: Why join us

Get ready to own your path as a Logistics Administrator at Trouw Nutrition GB, a Nutreco company, supporting our operations in Ashbourne. As global leaders in animal nutrition, our shared purpose of Feeding the Future drives innovation, collaboration, and meaningful impact.

In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring the smooth day‑to‑day running of our site logistics operations, working closely with drivers, internal teams, and the Gatehouse function. You’ll help manage vehicle flow, documentation, and compliance, contributing directly to safe and efficient operations. This is a hands‑on, site‑based role offering the opportunity to build your experience in logistics administration within a fast‑paced and collaborative environment. You'll join a small, supportive team where knowledge sharing and collaboration are part of the day‑to‑day. We know there's a lot to learn, from site processes and documentation to systems and compliance requirements, so you'll receive dedicated support and training during your onboarding.

What you’ll do

• Support logistics operations to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant site activities: Manage inbound and outbound vehicle movements, ensuring safe and efficient site traffic flow
• Operate Gatehouse and weighbridge activities, supporting daily site logistics operations
• Liaise with drivers and logistics partners to ensure compliance with site safety and PPE requirements
• Support transport and logistics activities, including driver instructions and coordination on site
• Prepare and manage delivery documentation and ensure accurate record‑keeping
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and documentation to support compliance and traceability
• Work closely with transport and site teams to ensure smooth coordination of loading and unloading activities
• Support general administrative tasks within the logistics function
• Learn and develop knowledge of site logistics processes, systems, documentation requirements, and compliance procedures, supported by structured onboarding and training

Who we’re looking for

Previous experience in logistics administration, transport, gatehouse, warehouse administration, or similar operational environments is beneficial but not essential. Confident using computers and systems, with experience of Microsoft Office. Exposure to ERP systems such as Infor M3 is an advantage, but training will be provided. Attention to detail and ability to work accurately when managing documentation and records. Able to prioritise tasks, stay organised, and adapt when priorities change throughout the day. A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and a proactive approach to supporting the team. Flexible and willing to support colleagues during busy periods and holiday cover.

What you’ll receive

• 25 days of holiday per calendar year based on full‑time working hours.
• Structured onboarding with dedicated support from experienced team members.
• Opportunity to gain exposure to logistics operations, transport administration, compliance, and site coordination activities.
• Opportunity to work within a global organisation.

Working hours

Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 6:00pm. Some flexibility is required to support operational needs, and we aim to offer the same flexibility in return.

Team structure

You’ll work as part of a two‑person logistics administration team, with overlapping shifts to ensure support and continuity throughout the day.

Our organisation

Trouw Nutrition is the global leader in innovative feed specialties, premixes and nutritional services for the animal nutrition industry. Trouw Nutrition provides species‑specific nutritional solutions consisting of feed concepts, products and nutritional know‑how. The unique combination of products, models and services Trouw Nutrition offers, boosts productivity and supports animal health through all life stages, contributing to our customers’ peace of mind. Trouw Nutrition’s nutrition solutions have met the need of farmers and home‑mixers, feed producers, integrators and distributors. Trouw Nutrition has locations in 25 countries and around 5000 employees. Our mission is Feeding the Future.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Trouw Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law.

Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Trouw Nutrition is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.

Nutreco is a global leader in animal nutrition and aquafeed. Our advanced nutritional solutions are at the origin of food for millions of consumers worldwide. Its two global company brands Skretting (aqua feed) and Trouw Nutrition (animal nutrition) have sales in over 90 countries. Our purpose Feeding the Future captures a big challenge: feeding 9billion people in 2050. Our responsibility is twofold: we need to make a significant contribution to meeting the rapid increase in worldwide demand for food; on the other hand, we need to find the right balance in order that we can realise growth while making also responsible choices for people and planet.

To know more about us, please visit our website https://www.nutreco.com.