Transport Assistant

Sainsbury's; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supermarket chain seeks a Transport Assistant in Avonmouth to ensure the smooth operation of the Transport Office. This role involves assisting drivers, managing documentation, and liaising with suppliers. Candidates should possess excellent communication and organisational skills. The position requires flexibility in working hours, averaging 42 hours per week with a balance of day and night shifts. Benefits include a discount card, cycle to work scheme, and more.

Benefits

Discount card after 12 weeks

Season ticket loan after probation

Cycle to work scheme

Special offers on gym memberships

Qualifications

• Strong communication and organisational skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Basic knowledge of transport regulations expected.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the smooth operation of the Transport Office.
• Ensure drivers depart and arrive on time.
• Communicate effectively with customers and suppliers.
• Generate reports and collate audit information.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong PC skills

Knowledge of transport hours and regulations

Organisational skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Job description

Transport Assistant

***Immediate start based initially at Wales 1 Business Park, Magor, NP26 3DG until early spring 2026 when we move to our brand new purpose built depot in Access 18, Avonmouth, BS11 8HT***

Location: Avonmouth

You don’t get to be one of the nation’s largest and most loved supermarkets without a brilliant team — and our Transport colleagues are central to keeping our operations running smoothly, ensuring our customers can buy the goods they need in store.

It’s about helping your community eat, shop, and live better, all while being part of a family that’s 187,000 people strong. After all, making the best-quality products available in-store for our customers is what we’re about. Just ask the millions of people up and down the country who choose to shop with us every week.

As a Transport Assistant, you will assist in the smooth operation of the Transport Office, compiling and maintaining documentation and managing information. You’ll ensure our drivers depart and arrive on time, processing vital information, issuing journey details, liaising with our suppliers / stores and RDCs.

Shift Type and Hours:

Working 12 hour shifts and averaging of 42 hours per week on a flexible rota which will incorporate day shifts (07:00 to 19:00) and night shifts (19:00 to 07:00) with the flexibility to fit the needs of our operations where required. Holidays will be on a pro‑rata basis.

More about you

• You have excellent communication skills
• You’re articulate and well organised
• You use your initiative and can stay on top of several tasks at once
• You have strong PC skills
• You have a knowledge of transport hours and regulations

More about the role

• Briefing and debriefing our drivers on both departure and return from each journey
• Effectively communicating to customers and Sainsbury’s Depots, ensuring incoming calls are answered and dealt with promptly
• Assisting the management team in providing a professional service
• Working well within the transport team function to ensure deadlines are met
• Generating driver journey sheets from in‑house computer systems and issuing to drivers
• Producing reports, such as missing volume, debrief status, and unconfirmed orders
• Collating weekly information for transport auditing purposes

Your benefits

• Season ticket loan after you’ve completed 12 weeks of service and passed your probation
• Discount card after 12 weeks that gives you 10% off your Sainsbury’s, Argos and Habitat shopping
• Special offers on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers and more
• Cycle to work scheme available
• Full PPE provided