Planning Administrator

DHL Supply Chain; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supply chain company is seeking a Planning Administrator in Bristol Airport. Responsibilities include long-term resource planning, maintaining payroll systems, and producing operational reports. Candidates must have proven administrative experience and strong IT skills, particularly in Excel. The position offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits, including medical insurance and financial assistance.

Benefits

24/7 GP Service

Employee Assistance Programme

Free flu jabs

Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an administrative role.
• Confident working knowledge of Excel.
• Ability to manage competing priorities under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Maintain staff rosters and manage employee leave.
• Update and maintain payroll systems.
• Produce operational reports for site managers.

Skills

IT proficiency

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

PLEASE NOTE THAT YOUR 2 WEEK TRAINING COULD POTENTIALLY BE IN GATWICK

Pay Rate: £29,725 - salary could increase after successful training / and potential to learn / earn more through skill based pay scheme, to be discussed at interview
Grade: O
Contract Type: 12 Month Secondment
Shift patterns: Monday to Friday, 0800-1630 or 0900-1730
Location: Bristol Airport, BS48 3DY

PLEASE NOTE: Therole is based within an airport. You will be required to undergo a security/background check if you are to be successful for this position.

Ready for your career to take off? Did you know that DHL, an award-winning leading supply chain business, also provides ground handling services at many UK airports? We're seeking a Planning Administrator to play an integral role in our aviation contract, delivering a first-class service and achieving fantastic results.

WHAT DOES THE ROLE ENTAIL?

• Long-term resource planning, including maintaining staff rosters, scheduling training, and managing employee leave
• Updating and maintaining IT systems used for payroll and workforce planning
• Producing daily operational reports for site managers and onboarding new employees onto the payroll system
• Managing a shared inbox, responding to queries and processing requests in a timely and accurate manner
• Communicating effectively with colleagues and external agencies face-to-face, by phone, and via email

WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?

• Proven experience in an administrative role (essential)
• Strong IT proficiency, with confident working knowledge of Excel (essential)
• Confident and proactive communicator, comfortable participating in one-to-one meetings, group discussions, and inductions
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, managing competing priorities and meeting deadlines
• Excellent communication skills, demonstrating a calm, friendly, and professional approach at all times
• Highly organised, with the ability to respond quickly and accurately to changing situations

Security Process to work within Aviation and Travel at DHL

• Be able to provide 5 years address history
• Be able to provide 5 years reference history (employment/education/benefit claim/character)
• To obtain a full airside ID

What will you get in return?

As a DHL employee you'll have access to a wide variety of benefits aimed at enhancing your wellbeing both at home and at work, from a free and confidential 24/7 GP Service and Employee Assistance Programme to affordable loans, simple savings and financial education. You and your family can also access our mental health app on the go, free mortgage and Will advice as well as hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts. We also offer yearly free flu jabs and give you access to our Private Medical Insurance through AXA Health. All this and more is hosted on our Benefits platform which you will have access as a DHL Employee.

What you'll need to do next?

If you have a proven track record of achievement to match the requirements for this role and you are looking for your next career move, simply apply online.

We will ensure that all our resourcing activities are fair, transparent and consistent across the UK. We want to ensure that the candidate experience is of the highest professional standard.

The Company is committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. Furthermore we aim to ensure our workplaces are free from discrimination and that not only employees but also our potential future employees are treated fairly and with dignity and respect. We will ensure that equality of opportunity maintains a high profile in our organisation.

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