Transport Administrator

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Generous holidays

Family-friendly flexibility

Discounts on Brakes products

Job summary

Brakes in Tamworth is seeking a Transport Administrator to join the Supply Chain and Operations team. The role involves coordinating drivers, inputting data for KPIs, and supporting the transport operation to ensure timely deliveries.

The ideal candidate will have experience with Microsoft Office and SAP or other WMS, strong organisational skills and the ability to communicate effectively with drivers and internal teams. 37.5 hour week with occasional Saturdays.

Qualifications

• Experience using Microsoft Office and SAP or other WMS.
• Ability to prioritise work with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships with diverse people.
• Experience in transport or logistics admin preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Keep transport operation moving and act as key link between drivers and systems.
• Conduct pre-shift and de-briefs with drivers and input key data for site KPIs, reporting and compliance.
• Raise purchase orders and ensure data quality for KPIs and reporting.
• Support ongoing efficiency improvements in transport administration.

Skills

Prioritisation

Problem-solving

Communication

Relationship building

Attention to detail

Tools

SAP / WMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Department: Supply Chain and Operations (Non Driver or Operative Roles)

Job Description

Annual Salary £27,182, plus a great range of benefits

12:00 - 20:00, Monday - Friday with 1 in 3 Saturdays (37.5 Hours PW)

When you join Brakes, you’ll become part of a top UK food business. You’ll also become part of Sysco – the world's leading foodservice company. We’re growing across the country and aiming to be the absolute best in our industry. So join us in Tamworth as a Transport Administrator and take your career to the next level.

A satisfying role

As a Transport Administrator, it’ll be your organisational skills and administrative support that helps to keep our transport operation moving. Making a real difference to all kinds of teams, you’ll be the key link between our drivers and our systems – carrying out pre-shift and de-briefs with our drivers, raising purchase orders and inputting key data for site KPIs, reporting and compliance. Deadlines are tight, but it’s the chance to thrive in a role where no two shifts are the same.

What you bring to the mix

A naturally organised person who prides themselves on their attention to detail, you have everything it takes to succeed with Sysco:

significant experience using software including Microsoft Office and SAP (or other WMS)

the ability to prioritise work with minimal supervision

problem-solving skills and the confidence to communicate any issues

the ability to build relationships with all kinds of people

ideally, experience in a similar transport or logistics admin role – but this isn’t essential.

Bags of benefits

We take care of our people. On our team, you’ll be able to take your pick from everything from a pension scheme and generous holiday to family-friendly flexibility and ongoing training. You’ll get fantastic discounts on our delicious products too.

Additional Information

At Brakes everyone is welcome. We don’t want you to ‘fit our culture’ we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We don’t just look at your CV, we’re more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Brakes and we recognise that Brakes can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you.

Brakes

Built on a passion for food and feeding the nation, we are the UK’s largest foodservice supplier. Every day Brakes deliver the highest quality fresh and frozen food and ingredients from our nationwide network of distribution centres to some of the nation’s most famous pubs and restaurants, as well as schools, caterers, care homes and hospitals. Our customers depend on us, and our 8,000-strong workforce is dedicated and proud to be part of this vital provision. And we’re growing!