Transport Planner jobs in United Kingdom

Pay Rate: £29,725

Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)

Shift pattern: Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm

Location: Gatwick Airport, RH6 0JW

Please be aware that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencing 15th September. Applications received after this date may not be considered but will be added to our talent pool for future opportunities, subject to your consent. Please also be aware that we review applications continuously and where we have a large number of applications the application period may close ahead of the provisional interview date. To ensure your application is considered we recommend submitting it as early as possible.

PLEASE NOTE: The role is based within an airport. You will be required to undergo a security/background check if you are to be successful for this position.

Ready for your career to take off? Did you know that DHL, an award-winning leading supply chain business, also provides ground handling services at many UK airports? We're seeking a Planning Administrator to play an integral role in our aviation contract, delivering a first-class service and achieving fantastic results.

• Long term resource planning - maintain staff rosters, schedule training and manage leave
• Updating various IT systems, used for payroll and resource planning
• Generate daily reports for site managers, and upload new employees on to the payroll system
• Work through a shared inbox - responding to queries and dealing with requests
• Communicating effectively with colleagues and agencies face to face, as well as by phone and email

• Previous experience in an administration role, essential
• Strong IT skills and a confident user of basic Excel, essential
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication skills - calm, friendly and professional
• Organised, with the ability to quickly and accurately react to any given situation

• Be able to provide 5 years address history
• Be able to provide 5 years reference history (employment/education/benefit claim/character)
• To obtain a full airside ID

As a DHL employee you'll have access to a wide variety of benefits aimed at enhancing your wellbeing both at home and at work, from a free and confidential 24/7 GP Service and Employee Assistance Programme to affordable loans, simple savings and financial education. You and your family can also access our mental health app on the go, free mortgage and Will advice as well as hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts. We also offer yearly free flu jabs and give you access to our Private Medical Insurance through AXA Health. All this and more is hosted on our Benefits platform which you will have access as a DHL Employee.

If you have a proven track record of achievement to match the requirements for this role and you are looking for your next career move, simply apply online.

We will ensure that all our resourcing activities are fair, transparent and consistent across the UK. We want to ensure that the candidate experience is of the highest professional standard.

The Company is committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. Furthermore we aim to ensure our workplaces are free from discrimination and that not only employees but also our potential future employees are treated fairly and with dignity and respect. We will ensure that equality of opportunity maintains a high profile in our organisation.

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