Transport Operations Support

Culina Logistics; Stafford; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is looking for a Transport Operations Support to assist in administrative tasks within the Transport Department. Responsibilities include managing driver briefings, ensuring paperwork accuracy, and maintaining communication on transport logistics. The role requires strong attention to detail, efficient workload management, and effective communication skills.

Benefits

Annual Leave: 235 hours of holiday entitlement

Pension scheme: 4% employee and 4% employer contributions

Life Assurance: 2x your annual salary

Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential support 24/7

Eye Care Vouchers: Savings on eye tests and glasses

Employee of the month/year and recognition awards

Access to over 50 retailer discounts

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a similar role is desirable.
• Excellent communication skills to deliver accurate information.
• Able to work efficiently and accurately under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Briefing and debriefing drivers.
• Checking timesheets and paperwork.
• Updating spreadsheets on trailer changeovers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Ability to prioritize workload

Computer literacy

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Reporting into the Transport Shift Manager, the Transport Operations Support will provide general administration support to the Transport Department.

Working hours: Monday to Thursday nights, 17.00-03.30 (flexibility is required to work a 4 on 4 off shift, 19.00-07.00 at times to cover holiday.)

Salary:£26,137.50 per annum.

Key Duties of Transport Operations Support:

• Correctly briefing and debriefing drivers.
• Checking all timesheets and ensuring all paperwork is correct and alphabetised.
• Checking drivers’ wallets and issuing any information, e.g., mail.
• Printing all dispatch notes and replenishing dispatch paper as required.
• Answering the telephone and assisting with any enquiries.
• Downloading drivers’ cards/tachographs.
• Ensuring all Estimated Time of Arrivals (ETAs) are communicated.
• Updating spreadsheets including, but not limited to, trailer changeovers, run summaries, and trailer check sheets.
• Departing loads using Warehouse Management System (WMS) and then inputting all loads that have departed.
• Ensuring all uplifts are dispatched in correct loads.
• Reporting any overspill and correctly completing all relevant paperwork.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience within a similar role is desirable.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills to deliver accurate information.
• Able to work efficiently and accurately under pressure.
• Ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
• Computer literate, particularly MS Office applications (PowerPoint, Word, Excel) or equivalent.
• Able to work as part of a team or individually.

Additional Information:

We are committed to employee development and recognizing success for hardworking performers. Our benefits include:

• Annual Leave: 235 hours of holiday entitlement.
• Pension scheme: 4% employee and 4% employer contributions.
• Life Assurance: 2x your annual salary.
• Wellness: Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential support 24/7.
• Eye Care Vouchers: Savings on eye tests and glasses.
• Reward & Recognition: Employee of the month/year, recognition awards, and long service awards.
• Everyday discounts: Access to over 50 retailer discounts.

If you meet the requirements and are interested, please apply now and join our #WinningTeam!