Transport Office Assistant

Blue Arrow; Wales; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics recruitment agency is looking for a Transport Office Assistant to join a team in Baglan, Wales. The role involves organising transport logistics, managing supplier invoices, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have experience in transport/shipping and possess strong admin, communication, and customer service skills. The position offers a salary of £26,000-£28,000 per annum, working Tuesday to Saturday.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a transport and/or shipping environment is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Organise the booking of transport vehicles for merchandise delivery.
• Check logistic suppliers’ invoices and manage credit/debit notes.
• Support in negotiations with logistic suppliers.
• Assess the quality of transport services systematically.
• Ensure correct management of relevant processes as per group policies.
• Promote a safety-oriented corporate culture.

Skills

Excellent admin/computer skills

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Job description

Overview

Blue Arrow is recruiting for a Transport Office Assistant to join our client's team based in the Baglan area.

Salary: £26,000-£28,000 p.a. (Depending on experience and education)

Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 37.5 hours per week: 8:30am-4:30pm

Contract: Permanent

Purpose of the role

Our client is looking for an energetic, motivated individual to join the busy transport department in Baglan. The main purpose of the role is to organise transport vehicles in order to deliver the merchandise in accordance with the required service standards and the Group’s procedures.

Responsibilities

• Organise the booking of transport vehicles in order to deliver the merchandise to all areas of interest, in accordance with the assigned aims in terms of cost-effectiveness and service level
• Check the logistic suppliers’ invoices periodically and manage credit and debit notes
• Support the Transport Office Supervisor in the negotiations with logistic suppliers according to the guidelines defined by the Group Logistics Director
• Support the Transport Office Supervisor in the systematic assessment of the quality in the transporters’ service
• Support the corporate departments requiring assistance on topics of distribution logistics
• Guarantee the correct management of relevant processes in accordance with the group policies and procedures
• Promote a safety-bound corporate culture

Candidate requirements

• The ideal candidate would have previously worked in a transport and/or shipping environment
• Excellent admin/computer skills, communication & customer service skills essential

DBS checks will also be carried out and the client has a NO conviction policy.

Application

If you feel you would be suitable for the above role, please submit your CV for immediate response.