Transport Administrator

Board24; Markfield; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in sheet board manufacturing is seeking a Transport Administrator to enhance their logistics operations. This exciting role involves booking deliveries, planning loads, and ensuring customer satisfaction through effective communication and attention to detail. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, the company offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions will directly impact operational efficiency. If you're a conscientious individual with strong organisational skills and a passion for transport logistics, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking team dedicated to excellence.

Qualifications

• Confident communicator with strong attention to detail.
• Good Maths and English skills ideally to GCSE standard.

Responsibilities

• Book deliveries and plan loads to maximise delivery slots.
• Liaise with customers and hauliers for effective transport planning.

Skills

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Mathematical skills

Conscientiousness

Education

GCSE in Maths

GCSE in English

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Title: Transport Administrator (Rotating shifts)

Location: Coalville

Salary: £26,790 per year

Job type: Permanent, Full time

Board24 is a growing and industry-leading sheet board manufacturer. We strive to put our people, our customers, and the environment at the centre of everything we do. We have an excellent opportunity for a Transport Administrator to join our team.

The Role:

The successful candidate will be required to book deliveries and plan loads to maximise load fill and delivery slots. Hours of work will be 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday on a rotating shift basis. Shift times are 5.30am to 1.30pm and 1.30pm to 9.30pm.

Key Responsibilities include:

1. Effective customer liaison
2. Efficient planning to maximise load fill and delivery slots
3. Optimising customer on time in full (OTIF) expectancy
4. Booking deliveries with customers
5. Efficient processing and checking of delivery invoices
6. Working co-operatively with other departments within the business
7. Liaison with the haulier for effective transport planning of 40 to 60 loads per day

Candidate Requirements:

1. Confident communicator
2. Attention to detail
3. Conscientious
4. Good Maths and English ideally to GCSE standard
5. Familiarity with Microsoft packages, especially Outlook, Word, and Excel

More about us:

Operating across three locations in England and Scotland, Board24 has been manufacturing corrugated sheet board for over 30 years. Our corrugated board is 100% recyclable, 100% biodegradable, and made from 90% recycled or recovered paper ensuring our products are recyclable and sustainable. As an industry-leading sheet board manufacturer, we are always looking for better ways of doing things and lead the way for recycled cardboard innovation.

Our vision is simple: to consistently deliver corrugated sheet-board solutions to suit individual needs, to provide unrivalled customer service and quality, and to take care of our people, our customers, and our local community.