Contract : Full time
Higher pay rate is achieved by : Referenceable Work History or Experience
We at The Best Connection are looking to recruit an experienced Transport Administrator who has the potential to rejuvenate our client's department.
The role will be to be:
To join the existing person in Transport but to be able to update and forward the department organisationally.
Basic Duties
* Responsible for all administrative requirements for transport
* Ensure timely despatch of outbound vehicles and track their journeys
* Identify and monitor trends and issues for the possible improvement of delivery
* Contribute ideas which will improve our ability to provide exceptional customer service .
* Contribute ideas which will upgrade and forward the internal workings of the department.
* Support the planning of delivery routes, looking for improvements wherever possible.
* Ensure the operation remains legally compliant through monitoring weight limits, driver hours and tachographs
* Respond swiftly to breakdowns and vehicle defect reports .
* Contribute ideas for the streamlining of administrative duties and improving reportable information .
* To always monitor and improve the safety standard of all Transport duties.
* Be able to liaise with all relevant departments and personnel to facilitate the smooth and prompt delivery of required material.
Skill Requirements
* Excellent organisational skills and an eye for detail
* A general understanding of transport legislation and logistical operations.
* Experience in working in customer focused, time sensitive environment with fluctuating daily workloads
* Able to react quickly to information, helping solve any challenges to delivery routes or issues .
* Good computer skills – experience in using in -house transport management systems is most advantage
* The drive and motivation to always improve the current dynamic and the understanding that safe and prompt delivery is always the goal.
* An understanding of safety requirements and procedures.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary
* Immediate start
* Free car parking
* Canteen
* Modern working environment
* Early Friday finish
Benefits
* Hourly rate as above (not age dependent)
* 28 days Paid Annual Leave pro-rata for PAYE (inclusive of statutory holiday)
* Canteen
* Pension Scheme
Chesterfield
Chesterfield, Derbyshire
chesterfield@thebestconnection.co.uk
Please call Kath or Lewis on 01246209222