Transport Administrator fixed term contract ending March 2027

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Aylesford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Generous holiday

Family-friendly flexibility

Ongoing training

Discounts on Brakes products

Job summary

Brakes in the UK is seeking a Transport Administrator on a fixed-term contract to support the transport operation at the Aylesford site. You will manage pre-shift/de-briefs with drivers, raise POs, and input data for KPIs to ensure compliance and timely reporting.

The role requires strong organisational skills, the ability to prioritise with minimal supervision, and experience with Microsoft Office and SAP or similar WMS. Benefits include pension, holidays, and flexible working options.

Qualifications

• Significant experience using Microsoft Office and SAP (or other WMS).
• Ability to prioritise work with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem-solving and issue-communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships with diverse people.
• Experience in transport/logistics admin is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out pre-shift and de-briefs with drivers.
• Raise purchase orders and input data for site KPIs, reporting and compliance.
• Coordinate with drivers and systems to keep transport operations moving.
• Meet tight deadlines and manage shifting workloads across routes.

Skills

Organisational skills

Prioritisation abilities

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Relationship building

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP or other WMS

Job description

Transport Administrator fixed term contract ending March 2027

• Full-time
• Department: Supply Chain and Operations (Non Driver or Operative Roles)
• Compensation: up to GBP 0 - yearly

Mon-Fri plus Sat on a rota basis starting from around 10am (40 hrs pw)

Take your career to the next level with Sysco GB.We’re home to some of the UK’s leading food businesses including Brakes and Fresh Direct. Join us asa TransportAdministratorandhelp our teamto show everyone how it’s done.

A satisfying role

As aTransportAdministrator, it’ll be your organisational skills and administrative support that helps to keepourtransport operationmoving. Making a real difference to all kinds of teams, you’ll be the key link between ourdriversand 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 tothrive ina role where no twoshiftsare the same.

What you bring to the mix

A naturally organised person who prides themselves on their attention to detail,you haveeverything 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 similartransport or logisticsadmin role – but this isn’t essential.

Bags of benefits

The amazing facilities and working environment at our Aylesford site are not the only benefits of working here. 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.

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!