Transport Administrator

Location
Horncastle
Salary
Competitive
Posted
17 Feb 2017
Closes
17 Mar 2017
Ref
1148POL
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

TRANSPORT ADMINISTRATOR

HORNCASTLE

£15K - £20K Mon – Fri (40 hours per week, flexible)

We are looking for an experienced Transport Administrator to join a fast paced transport department and offer support to the growing team. The main function of this role is to provide professional support to the team ensuring timely and effective delivery of goods to customers throughout the UK. You will enjoy speaking to the drivers, both face to face and on the telephone as well as having a good rapport with the other members of this friendly team. Accuracy, good IT skills and a pleasant telephone manner are the main essentials of this key position.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Transport Reception duties
  • Despatch of delivery notes
  • Processing despatch paperwork
  • Calculating load information
  • Booking of deliveries and collections
  • Assisting drivers with issues relating to deliveries
  • Providing support to customers both in person and over the phone
  • Taking part in asset verification & stock takes
  • Processing invoice paperwork and issuing to the relevant member of the Transport team
  • Pro-active communication with customers relating to deliveries
  • Creating and issuing Transport reports
  • Supporting daily load planning
  • Completion of weekly timesheets for drivers

 

Personal Specification:

  • Previous experience working within a data entry and analysis role
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft, Access, Excel and Outlook
  • Proven ability to work accurately with good attention to detail
  • ‘C' grade Maths and English Language (GCSE or equivalent)
  • Excellent communication skills, at all levels
  • Good organisational and prioritisation skills

 

You may live within a commutable distance from Woodhall Spa, Revesby, Coningsby, East Kirkby, Goulceby, Minting, Lincoln, Skegness, Louth