Night Transport Operator — 40h, 33–38 Holidays, Wagestream

Superdrug; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Staff discount

Pension scheme

Wagestream access

Learning & development

Job summary

Superdrug in Dunstable is seeking a Transport Administrator to join our busy transport operation. You’ll support driving teams, coordinate schedules and liaise with internal departments to keep deliveries moving smoothly.

The role requires 12 months’ transport admin experience, good IT skills, and a calm, proactive approach to challenges. You’ll work 5 nights on a 5-out-of-7 rota from 10pm to 6am, with excellent time-keeping and attention to safety.

Qualifications

• 12 months’ administrator or operator experience within a transport environment (essential).
• Experience of Telematics and Transport Management Systems would be an advantage.
• Flexible approach to performing other duties within the transport operation as requested by your Line Manager.
• Confident and calm approach to deal with general transport challenges.
• Excellent time and attendance record.
• Good teamwork skills, as well as the ability to work on your own.
• Always demonstrate and maintain a high level of health and safety awareness within Transport, ensuring own safety and the safety of others. Adopting the ASW, H&S Values: Always Safe at work; think smart, think safe.

Responsibilities

• Briefing and debriefing of driving teams to ensure communication of vital information and feedback captured.
• Preparing store bags and updating store instructions.
• Communicating with all required departments and support functions to ensure a smooth and timely operation.
• Ensure vehicles and trailers are road legal by following site defect processes.
• Provide first line contact for driving teams in the event of delivery queries, breakdowns, or emergency incidents.
• Engaging with maintenance and breakdown services to assist breakdowns and recoveries.
• Provide first line contact with stores in the event of schedule changes, delays and failures.
• Supporting other transport functions, holiday and absence cover when required.

Skills

Transport admin

Logistics coordination

Telematics knowledge

Time management

Tools

Transport Management System

Job description

Superdrug in Dunstable is seeking a Transport Administrator to join our busy transport operation. You’ll support driving teams, coordinate schedules and liaise with internal departments to keep deliveries moving smoothly.

The role requires 12 months’ transport admin experience, good IT skills, and a calm, proactive approach to challenges. You’ll work 5 nights on a 5-out-of-7 rota from 10pm to 6am, with excellent time-keeping and attention to safety.