Transport Administrator

DHL Supply Chain

Reading

On-site

Confidential

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Free parking
Pension plan
GP consultations
Retail discounts
Loans and mortgage advice

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain in Reading is seeking a Transport Administrator to support first line managers, ensuring timely driver briefings and compliant transport operations within KPI targets. A typical day involves preparing delivery paperwork, Tachomaster admin, data interpretation, and delivering excellent customer service.

The role is full-time, permanent, with a 10am-6pm shift. Join DHL's global logistics team and benefit from a pension scheme and employee discounts, plus free parking.

Qualifications

  • Good communication skills.
  • Able to analyse and interpret data.
  • Excellent customer service experience.

Responsibilities

  • Support First Line Managers with daily brief & de-brief of drivers.
  • Ensure safe, legal and efficient transport operations during shifts to meet KPIs.
  • Collate feedback for planning and reviews.

Skills

Good communication
Data analysis
Customer service

Tools

Microsoft Office
Tachomaster

Job description

Pay Rate: £26,636
Grade: P
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: Monday - Friday 10am - 6pm
Location: Reading RG2 0BS

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

A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE
  • Supporting First Line Managers with accurate and timely daily brief & de-brief of drivers to the DHL standard
  • Supporting the safe, legal and efficient execution of transport operations during a duty shift to network SLA's/KPI's
  • Collate all feedback against plan in the daily operations log for use in plan/do/review calls
  • Preparation & reconciliation of delivery paperwork
  • Tachomaster admin & reporting
THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to analyse and interpret data
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft applications (Essential)
  • Excellent customer service experience
  • Previous experience working within a transport office - (Desirable)
WHY JOIN US?
  • Free parking
  • 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.

Please be aware that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencing 12th October. Applications received after this date may not be considered but will be added to our talent pool for future opportunities, subject to your consent. Please also be aware that we review applications continuously and where we have a large number of applications the application period may close ahead of the provisional interview date. To ensure your application is considered we recommend submitting it as early as possible.

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