Transport Operator (AM Shift)

Superdrug Stores; Northampton; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33–38 days holiday

Staff discount codes

30% discount on Superdrug own brand

Company pension matching

Wagestream access

Learning & development programs

Job summary

Superdrug Stores is hiring for a Transport Operations Administrator in the Northampton area. You will handle transport administration tasks, support driving teams, and coordinate with maintenance and other departments to ensure smooth deliveries.

The role requires 12 months of transport admin or operator experience and familiarity with Telematics or Transport Management Systems. You will work 40 hours across five 8-hour shifts (6am–2pm), with generous holiday and staff-discount benefits.

Qualifications

• 12 months previous administrator or operator experience within a transport environment (essential).
• Experience of Telematics and Transport Management Systems would be an advantage.
• Flexible approach to performing other duties within the transport operation.

Responsibilities

• Full briefing and debriefing of driving teams to ensure communication of vital information and feedback captured.
• Preparing store bags and updating store instructions.
• Communicating with all required departments and support functions to ensure a smooth and timely operation.
• Ensure vehicles and trailers are road legal by following site defect processes.
• Provide first line contact for driving teams in the event of delivery queries, breakdowns, or emergency incidents.
• Engaging with maintenance and breakdown services to assist breakdowns and recoveries.
• Provide first line contact with stores in the event of schedule changes, delays and failures.
• Supporting other transport functions, holiday and absence cover when required.

Skills

Transport administration

Telematics

Attention to detail

Time management

Job description

Why Superdrug?

We’re a team that puts our customers and our teams at theheart of everything we do. At Superdrug, we aim to be the best in accessiblehealth & beauty, loved by our customers for value, choice, friendly advice,service and fun.

Our success comes from our people – they make thedifference. We’re all about personality, we have fun, and we work hard todeliver That Superdrug feeling.

Here’s the exciting bit…a day includes

• Full briefing and debriefing of driving teams toensure communication of vital information and feedback captured
• Preparing store bags and updating store instructions
• Communicating with all required departments and supportfunctions to ensure a smooth and timely operation
• Ensure vehicles and trailers are road legal by following sitedefect processes
• Provide first line contact for driving teams in the event ofdelivery queries, breakdowns, or emergency incidents
• Engaging with maintenance and breakdown services to assistbreakdowns and recoveries
• Provide first line contact with stores in the event ofschedule changes, delays and failures
• Supporting other transport functions, holiday and absencecover when required

This job is a good fit for you if:

• You enjoy working at a fast pace in an everchangingenvironment.
• You are motivated by delivering results and can easily workto deadlines
• You are good at building strong working relationships
• You are self-motivated and can work with minimal supervision
• You are honest, reliable, and dedicated to your role
• You have a strong work ethic with a meticulous attention todetail
• You have a good attitude and aptitude with a willingness tolearn new skills

What you’ll need:

• 12 months previous administrator or operator experiencewithin a transport environment (essential)
• Experience of Telematics and Transport Management Systemswould be an advantage
• Flexible approach to performing other duties within thetransport operation as requested by your Line Manager
• Attention to detail
• Confident and calm approach to deal with general transportchallenges
• Excellent time and attendance record
• Good teamwork skills, as well as the ability to work on yourown
• Always demonstrate and maintain a high level of health andsafety awareness within Transport, ensuring own safety and the safety ofothers. Adopting the ASW, H&S Values: Always Safe at work; think smart,think safe.

Here’s what's in it for you

• 33 days holiday rising to 38 days with length of service(inclusive of bank holidays)
• 2 staff discount codes for yourself and a family member or friend
• 30% discount on Superdrug Own Brand Products both in store and online
• Company pension matching and bonus
• We offer Wagestream - amoney management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay asyou earn it
• Being part of more! We are part of a group who work closelywith Savers, The Perfume Shop and Three UK
• We are part of A.S. Watson Group, the world's largestinternational health and beauty retailer with over 15,700 stores in 25 markets!
• Unrivalled Learning and Development programmes

Come and be part of something special.

Hours: 40| The hours will be 5x 8 hour shifts, on a 5 out of 7-day rotasubject to requirements between 6am – 2 (inc weekends and bankholidays).

Salary:£32270

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