Traffic Office Administrator

Royal Mail Group; Chorley; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Royal Mail Group is seeking a Traffic Office Administrator in Chorley. This role involves managing the Distribution Management System, ensuring compliance with driver hour regulations, and maintaining vehicle records. Ideal candidates are organized, self-motivated, and thrive in fast-paced environments. The position offers market-leading pay, benefits, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

22.5 days holiday, increasing with service

Contributory pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Full uniform for contracts longer than three months

Excellent parental leave policy

Discounts on high street vouchers, travel, attractions, beauty products, and gym memberships

Qualifications

• Computer literate with good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong sense of community and pride in work.

Responsibilities

• Update the Distribution Management System and input data daily.
• Maintain records for HGV driver hours in compliance with legislation.
• Conduct daily debriefs with drivers.

Skills

Organizational skills

Numeracy skills

Literacy skills

Self-motivation

Job description

Traffic Office Administrator

Job Reference: 325016

Location: Chorley, PR7 7DW

Job Type: Permanent contract

Hours: 40 hours per week, working 4 days: Thursday, 10:30 - 18:15; Friday to Sunday, 06:15 - 18:15

Introduction

There has never been a more exciting time to join us! We are reinventing Royal Mail for the future, and now is the perfect time to join us on that journey.

Royal Mail is recruiting Network Distribution System Administrators. If you work well under pressure, are friendly and professional, you are the person we're looking for.

About the role

The Network Distribution System Administrator will help ensure our fleet operates safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively. Your responsibilities will include:

1. Keeping the Distribution Management System updated and inputting data daily; de-briefing drivers at the end of their shifts.
2. Maintaining CDU/FTA, our system for recording HGV driver hours, to comply with European Legislation.
3. Issuing vehicle keys and log books according to Royal Mail standards.
4. Downloading digital tacho cards in line with policy.
5. Conducting daily debriefs with drivers and passing unresolved issues to the shift manager.
6. Ensuring vehicle maintenance is scheduled and records are up to date.
7. Full training will be provided.

About you

You are organized, independent, and self-motivated. You thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment, take pride in your work, and have a strong sense of community.

You are computer literate with good numeracy and literacy skills and are motivated by targets and challenges.

What we offer

We offer market-leading pay and benefits, including:

• Hourly rate of £12.54
• Leadership allowance for 4 days
• Overtime at 1.25x rate
• 22.5 days holiday, increasing with service (pro-rata)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Career development opportunities
• Full uniform for contracts longer than three months
• Excellent parental leave policy
• Discounts on high street vouchers, travel, attractions, beauty products, and gym memberships

Application process

If you're ready to become an Administrator, click the apply button now. Successful applicants will be invited for an interview, planned for the week commencing 02/06/2025. Please ensure your availability before applying.

Royal Mail values diversity and inclusion and supports adjustments during the application process. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, veterans, cadet instructors, and military spouses/partners.

For more about Royal Mail Group and our values, visit: Royal Mail Group