Transport Administrator

Wincanton; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Wincanton, a leading logistics provider in the UK, is seeking a Transport Administrator for their Distribution Centre in Stoke. The role involves managing vehicle movements, ensuring compliance with guidelines, and requires excellent organisational and communication skills. This full-time position offers an opportunity for career progression within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Excellent administration and organisational skills
• Intermediate level IT skills in Excel, Word and Outlook
• Outstanding attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Administration of the movement of vehicles and associated activities
• Track and support the organisation of trailer servicing
• Ensure compliance with all Company, statutory and Health and Safety obligations

Skills

Administration skills

Organisational skills

Communication

IT skills in Excel, Word and Outlook

Attention to detail

Health and Safety awareness

Team player

Tools

Fraighter

Microlise

Tachomaster

Job description

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Job Description

Grade: AT4

area: Retail and Consumer

Summary And Purpose Of Position

Wincanton is a leading third party logistics (3PL) and supply chain solutions provider in the UK and Ireland. As the largest British logistics company we work in industry sectors as diverse as milk, defence, energy, retail, consumer goods and construction, supporting every stage of development and adding value through our supply chain expertise and innovative approach to logistics challenges. With over 17,000 colleagues across more than 200 sites and a 3,400 strong fleet of vehicles, we put our customers at the heart of everything we do and our mission is “to make our customers business’s better, every day.”

Job Description

Job Title: Transport Administrator Grade: AT4

Location: Stoke Business area: Retail and Consumer

Summary And Purpose Of Position

Wincanton is a leading third party logistics (3PL) and supply chain solutions provider in the UK and Ireland. As the largest British logistics company we work in industry sectors as diverse as milk, defence, energy, retail, consumer goods and construction, supporting every stage of development and adding value through our supply chain expertise and innovative approach to logistics challenges. With over 17,000 colleagues across more than 200 sites and a 3,400 strong fleet of vehicles, we put our customers at the heart of everything we do and our mission is “to make our customers business’s better, every day.”

Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. That’s why we provide significant opportunities for career progress, as well as training enrichment and multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment.

An opportunity has arisen for a Transport Administrator to be based at our Distribution Centre in Stoke. This challenging and interesting role will appeal to an individual with drive, determination and enthusiasm.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Administration of the movement of vehicles and associated activities.
• Undertake all activities in line with KPI requirements and SLA’s.
• Responsible for booking all drivers / vehicles into the depot.
• Tracks and supports the organisation of trailer servicing on time in accordance with procedures.
• Issues correct paperwork and books out drivers from the transport department
• Face to face interaction with drivers when conducting pre- and de-briefs.
• Continuously monitors the in-house and third-party management software systems, ensuring compliance with key system requirements.
• Ensure compliance with all Company, statutory and Health and Safety obligations.
• Works closely with key operational partners including other departments, depots and customer locations.
• Other site administration and Yard support as and when required
• Reporting to the Transport Team Manager
  
  

Experience, Skills, Attributes And The Person

• Excellent administration and organisational skills
• An effective communicator, with excellent verbal and written skills
• Naturally curious, willing to learn and develop
• Intermediate level IT skills in Excel, Word and Outlook
• Outstanding attention to detail to ensure accurate records are maintained
• Ability to work to strict timescales
• Knowledge of appropriate driver legislation, Fraighter, Microlise, Tachomaster, and consignment management software is desirable but not essential
• Team player, self-motivated, flexible and confident
• General awareness of health and safety is essential
  
  

The above position will include shift, weekend, day, and night working as the depot operates 24/7. The rota is based on an alternating days and nights basis, working a 12-hour rota shift, you will however have weekends off as rest days every 1 in 2 weekends. Therefore, it is essential that you are flexible in your approach to work. To apply please visit Wincanton careers website.

About Us

Wincanton is a leading supply chain partner for British business, providing supply chain solutions up and down the country. Through a wealth of experience and knowledge Wincanton provides business critical services including storage, handling and distribution; high volume eFulfilment; retailer ‘dark stores’; two-person home delivery; fleet and transport management; and network optimisation for many of the UK’s best-known companies.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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