Transport Administrator

DHL Supply Chain; Hempstalls; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension with 8% employer contribution

Employee pension contributions

GP consultations (24/7)

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Loans and savings schemes

Mortgage advice

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is seeking a Transport Administrator in Stoke on Trent to provide essential transport office support. The role involves debriefing drivers, route planning, vehicle allocation, data entry, and ensuring compliance with procedures.

The ideal candidate will have administrative experience, good computer literacy, and strong communication skills, with a flexible approach to workload and scheduling.

Qualifications

• Administrative experience required.
• Proficient with standard computer applications and data entry.
• Strong, clear communication is essential.
• Flexible approach to work and priorities.
• Experience in a transport office is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Debriefing returning drivers.
• Plan routes and allocate drivers/vehicles.
• Serve as first point of contact in transport office.
• Data entry and record keeping.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and standard procedures.
• Undertake additional administrative duties as needed.

Skills

Administrative experience

Computer literacy

Clear communication

Flexible approach

Job description

Pay Rate: £28,650
Grade: CA
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: Monday to Thursday, 0800 - 1800. Some flexibility required to work on Fridays and Saturdays when needed.
Location: Stoke on Trent, ST4

Think you know DHL? Think again! We're not just about delivering parcels. DHL Supply Chain is the world's leading logistics company and our people are the unsung heroes who keep the cogs turning and the country running smoothly.

We're now looking for a Transport Administrator to provide administrative assistance in a busy transport office.

A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE

• Debriefing returning drivers
• Route planning and driver/vehicle allocation
• First point of contact within the transport office
• Data entry and record keeping
• Ensuring compliance
• Plus other administrative duties

THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO

• Previous experience in a transport office would be desirable
• Administrative experience
• Computer literacy
• Strong clear communication
• Flexible approach

WHY JOIN US?

• Join our generous pension scheme and benefit from an 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4% employee 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.