Onsite Transport & Compliance Coordinator

DS Smith Plc; Bath; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

DS Smith Plc in Bath, United Kingdom, is seeking a Transport Assistant to provide day-to-day administrative and operational support within the transport function. You will help keep the depot fleet compliant, organised and operating efficiently, working with drivers, colleagues, customers and other stakeholders to maintain records, monitor performance and ensure on-time deliveries.

The ideal candidate will have experience in administrative or transport environments, strong organisational skills,

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative, transport, logistics or operational environment.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records.
• Good communication skills, with the confidence to communicate with drivers and other stakeholders.
• The ability to work with data and use systems to produce information and identify trends.
• Good IT skills, including confidence using Microsoft Office and other business systems.
• An understanding of the importance of health and safety and legal compliance.
• A proactive approach, with the ability to identify issues and look for ways to improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate fleet and transport records to ensure compliance with company and legal requirements.
• Supporting the day-to-day administration of the transport operation.
• Debriefing drivers and communicating relevant information, updates and briefs when required.
• Monitoring transport performance and supporting the achievement of KPIs, particularly around health and safety and on-time deliveries.
• Ensuring compliance with legislation relating to drivers' hours and Working Time Directive (WTD) requirements.
• Liaising with drivers, customers and internal stakeholders to support an effective transport service.
• Maintaining accurate electronic and paper-based records and filing systems.
• Using relevant ICT systems to analyse transport data, identify trends and support management with cost-saving and efficiency opportunities.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, reduce costs and save time.
• Supporting the wider transport team with reports, administration and other activities as required.
• Ensuring all work is carried out in line with DS Smith policies, procedures, standards and relevant legislation.

Skills

Administrative experience

Transport/logistics

Data analysis

IT skills

Health & safety compliance

Record keeping

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

DS Smith Plc in Bath, United Kingdom, is seeking a Transport Assistant to provide day-to-day administrative and operational support within the transport function. You will help keep the depot fleet compliant, organised and operating efficiently, working with drivers, colleagues, customers and other stakeholders to maintain records, monitor performance and ensure on-time deliveries.

The ideal candidate will have experience in administrative or transport environments, strong organisational skills,