Transport Assistant- Leeds

Arla Foods; Leeds; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Arla Foods is seeking a reliable Transport Assistant for their Leeds team. This full-time role involves planning support for logistics, data reconciliation, and managing purchase orders. Candidates should have strong communication skills and a proactive approach to improve processes. Benefits include competitive salary, generous annual leave, and employee discounts.

Benefits

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Discounted on-site staff shop

Employer Pension contribution matched up to 6%

Free on-site parking

On-site canteen

Cheese Hamper for every member of staff at Christmas!

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and control data administration.
• Excellent communication skills with confidence to challenge.
• Experience in the financial sector is an advantage but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide planning support for logistic departments.
• Reconcile data and manage purchase orders and invoice queries.
• Provide out of hours cover for operational queries.

Skills

Data administration

Communication

Organizational skills

Numeracy

IT skills

Attention to detail

Proactive approach

Job description

Introduction

Arla Foods are looking for proficient and reliable Transport Assistant to join the team on a full time and permanent basis. Working 40 hours per week you will join our Leeds based multifunctional team to collaborate closely with the whole of Logistics. The role will see you interacting with all levels within the organisation from Vice President to front line colleagues . There are opportunities to develop within the role and the organisation.

Main Responsibilities
As a Transport Assistant you will be providing planning support for the logistic departments & depots. You will reconcile data, identify and drive cost savings and manage purchase orders and invoice queries. You will also provide out of hours cover for operational queries on a rota basis

Skills and competencies
We are looking for an individual who has the ability to understand and take control of data administration & invoicing whilst always looking for ways of improving and streamlining processes. You must have excellent communication skills with the confidence to challenge where necessary. In addition we are also looking for the following:

• Ability to multitask and prioritise to keep track of workload

• Adaptable approach to changes in the business

• Able to deal with sensitive/confidential information

• High standard of accuracy and attention to detail

• Proactive approach and ability to act on own initiative

• Excellent numeracy and IT skills

• Excellent attention to detail

• Excellent organisational skills

Arla is a fast paced environment but has a unique culture and invest in its people. Within the administrative role accuracy is paramount. The role is involves working within a friendly, supportive team but you also must also be able to work alone. There are deadlines which must be met each week and month , so the need to prioritise is

essential. Experience in the financial sector would be an advantage but not essential as full training will be given.

Benefits

• Competitive salary

• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Discounted on-site staff shop with a wide range of Arla products including Lurpak, Cravendale & our Arla Protein range

• Employer Pension contribution matched up to 6%

• Free on-site parking

• On-site canteen

• Cheese Hamper for every member of staff at Christmas!

If this role sounds of interest then please apply using the link or reach out to Tony Clapham, Talent Partner at [e-mail]

Please note we are not partnered with any recruitment agencies for this role. We kindly ask that recruitment agencies do not submit CVs on behalf of candidates for this role, as these CVs will not be considered under the agency ownership and if Arla does progress with any such candidate, this will not amount to acceptance of the agency's terms. We encourage interested individuals to apply directly through our official channels.

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