Planning Administrator

Aviation & Travel; Lulsgate Bottom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider is seeking a Planning Administrator at Bristol Airport. This role involves long-term resource planning, maintaining payroll IT systems, and effective communication with colleagues and external agencies. The ideal candidate will have proven administrative experience, strong proficiency in Excel, and excellent communication skills. Benefits include a comprehensive wellness platform and various discounts. This position requires a security/background check and is part of a 12-month secondment.

Benefits

Free and confidential 24/7 GP Service

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to mental health app

Free flu jabs

Private Medical Insurance through AXA Health

Qualifications

• Experience managing staff rosters and scheduling training.
• Proficient in maintaining IT systems used for payroll.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Maintain staff rosters and schedule training.
• Update IT systems for payroll.
• Produce daily operational reports for management.
• Respond to queries and process requests promptly.
• Communicate with colleagues and external agencies.

Skills

Proven experience in an administrative role

Strong IT proficiency, particularly with Excel

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work effectively under pressure

Highly organized

Job description

Overview

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: 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.

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 ent 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 / Compliance

• 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.