Transport Administrator fixed term contract ending March 2027

Brakes UK; Aylesford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

pension scheme

generous holiday

family-friendly flexibility

ongoing training

fantastic discounts on our delicious产品

Job summary

Brakes, part of Sysco GB, is seeking a Transport Administrator to keep our transport operation moving. You will coordinate between drivers and systems, conduct pre-shift and de-briefs, raise purchase orders and input data for KPIs, reporting and compliance.

The role is typically Mon-Fri with Saturday on a rota, around 10am start, 40 hours per week. Experience with Microsoft Office and SAP or other WMS is useful; strong prioritisation and communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• Significant experience using software including Microsoft Office and SAP (or other WMS).
• Ability to prioritise work with minimal supervision.
• Problem-solving skills and the confidence to communicate any issues.
• Ability to build relationships with all kinds of people.
• Experience in a similar transport or logistics admin role – but this isn’t essential.

Responsibilities

• Keep transport operation moving and support drivers and systems.
• Carry out pre-shift and de-briefs with drivers.
• Raise purchase orders and input data for site KPIs, reporting and compliance.
• Meet deadlines in a dynamic environment where no two shifts are the same.

Skills

Microsoft Office

SAP / WMS

Prioritisation

Communication

Relationship building

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

(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 as a Transport Administrator and help our team to show everyone how it’s done.

Job Description

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 as a Transport Administrator and help our team to show everyone how it’s done.

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

• 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

• pension scheme


• generous holiday


• family-friendly flexibility


• ongoing training


• fantastic discounts on our delicious products

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!