Transport Admin

DHL Supply Chain; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global supply chain company in Hatfield is looking for a Transport Administrator to provide essential administrative support. The role includes overseeing transport operations, managing logistics, and working effectively with the team to achieve targets. Strong communication and organisational skills are key qualifications for this full-time position offering a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

On-site parking

Free confidential GP service

Employee support service

Discounts on retail and gym

Qualifications

• Experience in a strong administrative role.
• Team leadership and motivational skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines effectively.

Responsibilities

• Aid Transport Controllers in meeting defined targets.
• Manage front desk and brief drivers.
• Monitor and manage store deliveries and trunks.

Skills

Strong administration background

Ability to work as a team

Good communication skills

Customer focus

Good organisational skills

Ability to work effectively under pressure

Ability to analyse and prioritise

Job description

Pay Rate: £25,396.80
Grade: RCS P
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: Monday to Friday, 8am - 4pm (with a level of flexibility)
Location: Hatfield - AL10 8XF

DHL, an award-winning leading supply chain business is seeking an experienced Transport Administrator to play a vital role providing administrative support to the management team in our transport department.

WHAT DOES THE ROLE ENTAIL?

As part of your normal duties, whilst maintaining excellent health and safety practices, you will

• Aid Transport Controllers in directing and controlling resources in the area to meet defined targets
• Ensure NDC and full line are serviced efficiently
• Manage front desk - brief & de brief drivers runs - Tachomaster Download escalate issues to shift controller
• Issue drivers with trip sheet, OPS13, Unit, Update flight board, update microlise
• Monitoring and managing timed store deliveries and trunks highlighting issues to the Transport Controller.
• Ensure all required vehicles are available throughout the day.
• Maintain service schedules ensuring that all O license commitments are met.
• Action any reported defects immediately.
• Maintain a presence throughout the area of responsibility, leading by example and ensuring fairness at all times.
• Be fully conversant with all company rules, regs, procedures, processes and policies.
• Report any infringements.
• Support payroll on Monday, and holiday cover

WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?

We'd love to hear from you if you have the following experience but don't hesitate to apply if you don't tick every box on this page - we're great at spotting talent and potential in everyone:

• Comes from a strong administration background
• Ability to work as a team
• Ability to give instructions and motivate team members
• Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines
• Good communication skills
• Customer focus
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to analyse and prioritise

WHY CHOOSE US?

As well as competitive pay rates, you will be entitled to an award-winning range of benefits including:

• On-site benefits: mention if site offers free parking, free transport to site, canteen provisions etc.
• Free confidential 24/7 GP service
• Hundreds of discounts (including retail, childcare + gym)
• Affordable loans & enhanced pension scheme
• 24/7 employee support service for you (+ family) with access to free counselling and much more: https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/dsc-benefits

OUR APPROACH TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

We will ensure that all our resourcing activities are fair, transparent and consistent across the UK. Find out more about our global approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging: https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/diversity

BE AN ESSENTIAL PART OF EVERYDAY LIFE

DHL is the global leader in Supply Chain management and we keep the world moving. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more, so they can deliver to their customers.

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