Transport Administrator

GXO Logistics, Inc; Dartford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Retail discounts

Wellbeing programmes

Permanent contract

Job summary

GXO Logistics, Inc. in Dartford is seeking a Transport Administrator on a full-time, permanent basis to support IKEA's distribution centre.

You will work a 4 on–4 off pattern from 09:00 to 21:00, performing transport clerical duties and vehicle administration as part of a busy logistics operation. The role requires strong organisation, communication and customer service skills, and understanding of Tachograph compliance and Working Time Directives.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is highly desirable.
• Excellent organisation, communication, and customer service skills.
• Understanding of Tachograph compliance and Working Time Directives.
• Good MS Office knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of transport clerical duties for the site.
• Be part of a team that is responsible for vehicle administration.
• Manage customer service both internally and externally.
• Support the transport operation in compliance to company processes.
• Produce daily, weekly, and monthly reports as requested in a timely manner.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Initiative

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Have you ever worked in the fast-paced logistics environment? Maybe you have experience in transport, but want a new challenge where you can further develop your skills and knowledge?

We are looking for a full-time, permanentTransport Administratorto join our team in Dartford working in partnership with our customerIKEAat their distribution centre.

You will be working on the shift pattern of 4 on – 4 off with the hours of 09:00 – 21:00.

Pay, benefits and more:

• Annual salary of £28,299.12
• 20 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Extensive retail discounts across all the big retailers including supermarkets, fashion, technology, travel, days out, hair & beauty, sports and much more!
• Permanent employment contract with an ever evolving and growing market leader
• Extensive wellbeing programmes and initiatives accessible to all employees

What you will do on a typical day:

• Manage all aspects of transport clerical duties for the site
• Be part of a team that is responsible for vehicle administration
• Manage customer service both internally and externally
• Support the transport operation in compliance to company processes
• Produce daily, weekly, and monthly reports as requested in a timely manner

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Experience in a similar role is highly desirable
• Excellent organisation, communication, and customer service skills
• Understanding of Tachograph compliance and Working Time Directives
• Good MS Office knowledge
• Strong communication skills, with ability to work on own initiative as well as team engagement/delivery

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.

GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work.GXO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are an Armed Forces friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.Review GXO's candidate privacy statement here.