Planning Administrator

DHL Supply Chain; Horley; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is seeking a Planning Administrator for their operations at London Gatwick. The role involves resource planning, IT system updates, and communication with colleagues and agencies. Candidates should have prior administration experience and strong IT and communication skills.

Benefits

Free parking and on-site canteen

Generous pension with up to 8% employer contribution

Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations

Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts

Affordable loans, savings schemes, and free mortgage advice

Qualifications

• Experience in an administration role is essential.
• Strong IT skills and confident user of basic Excel.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain staff rosters and schedule training.
• Update various IT systems for payroll and resource planning.
• Generate daily reports for site managers.

Skills

Administration

IT Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Tools

Excel

Job description

PLEASE NOTE DUE TO SITE ABSENCE INTERVIEWS WILL NOT BE TAKING PLACE UNTIL WEEK COMMENCING 30TH JUNE

Pay Rate: £29,725
Grade: O
Contract Type: Secondment - 5 months
Shift patterns: Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm
Location: London Gatwick - RH6 0JW

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

Think you know DHL? Think again! We're not just about delivering parcels. DHL Supply Chain is the world's leading logistics company, providing top-notch ground handling services at numerous UK airports. Join us in our mission to deliver excellence in aviation logistics!

We're now looking for a Planning Administrator to play an integral role at the heart of our operations, ensuring that every flight is a success.

WHAT DOES THE ROLE ENTAIL?

• Long term resource planning - maintain staff rosters, schedule training and manage leave
• Updating various IT systems, used for payroll and resource planning
• Generate daily reports for site managers, and upload new employees on to the payroll system
• Work through a shared inbox - responding to queries and dealing with requests
• Communicating effectively with colleagues and agencies face to face, as well as by phone and email

WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?

• Previous experience in an administration role, essential
• Strong IT skills and a confident user of basic Excel, essential
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication skills - calm, friendly and professional
• Organised, with the ability to quickly and accurately react to any given situation

SECURITY PROCESS TO WORK WITHIN AVIATION AND TRAVEL AT DHL

To obtain a full airside ID, you must:

• Be able to provide five years' address history
• Be able to provide five years' reference history (employment/education/benefit claim/character)

WHY JOIN US?

• Free parking and on-site canteen
• Generous pension with up to 8% employer contribution
• Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations
• Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts
• Affordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice
• Visit https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/working-at-dhl-supply-chain to learn more

WHO WE ARE

We're the global leaders in supply chain management with 188,000 people in over 50 countries. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more.

BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE

At DHL, we're all about creating a workplace where everyone's skills and experiences matter, and where you can be your true self every day.

As proud supporters of the Armed Forces Covenant, we value the skills and experience of ex-service personnel and are dedicated to helping our veterans find jobs.

Applications are reviewed continuously, and the vacancy may close early. Please submit asap to ensure consideration.

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