Our Multi user transport centre in Doncaster keeps the Wincanton Group Transport network moving! An exciting opportunity has arisen to join us as a Transport Administrator on our Howdens Contract on the Doncaster site. Working as part of a team, you will be responsible for planning and coordinating our drivers to meet the demands of the business.
You will be responsible for managing and planning Howdens next day deliveries, debriefing drivers when they arrive back to depot, and completing general administrative tasks, all whilst delivering to Wincanton’s high-level service levels.
By building close working relationships with the drivers within the business, you will ensure that Wincanton fleet utilisation is always maximised.
Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday from 11am to 7pm.
Salary: £25,000
Key Responsibilities:
* Administer the movement of vehicles (and associated activity) received and despatched from the site in a timely, safe, and accurate standard, in line with the agreed service strategy to the JS store network.
* Drive backhaul volume through the fleet by working with the wider network.
* Manage customer relationships ensuring that communication is good, and issues are highlighted and dealt with quickly and appropriately. Suggest improvements and work with the Customers team to maximise efficiency.
* Undertake all activities in line with the KPI requirements/service agreements for that area.
* Help develop a culture of continuous improvement to drive best-in-class activity and operational excellence.
* Be accountable for personal Health and Safety practices.
* Ensure that Wincanton Health and Safety policy and procedures are followed at all times.
* Ensure that any customer-specific health and safety requirements are followed where appropriate.
* Maintain accurate records management.
What will you bring?
* Experience in a transport or logistics environment as a transport administrator would be highly valued but not essential.
* Administrative experience is essential.
* Previous experience of Transport Management systems is advantageous.
* Preferred knowledge of relevant driver legislation.
* Excellent administration skills.
* Attention to detail to ensure accurate records are maintained.
* Ability to work under strict timescales and work on your own initiative.
* IT literacy to include Excel, Word, and Outlook.
* Team player, self-motivated, flexible, and confident.
What do we offer?
Our Culture & Benefits:
In addition to a generous salary, we value our people and offer a friendly, safety-first working environment, along with other benefits including a company pension scheme, generous holidays, cycle to work scheme, and employee benefits such as an online discount platform, onsite parking, and much more.
Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. That’s why we provide significant opportunities for career development and progression, as well as training enrichment and multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment.
Be a part of our values: Excellence, Integrity, Passion, Proactivity, Togetherness & Trust.
Our Commitment:
We are committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. We want to create an environment where all colleagues feel safe, supported, and valued, whilst feeling they can be their whole selves within our workplaces. We are proud that our colleagues represent us and our successes. Attracting diverse teams, we believe in creating an inclusive, respectful organisational culture for our colleagues and future talent.
Find out more: Wincanton champions a diverse workforce.
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