Davies Turner is hiring a Central Planning Office Administrator for their Import Control Tower team in Dartford. Location: Dartford DA2 6QJ Salary: Competitive Job Type: Full - Time, Permanent, Working Monday - Friday (37.5hours per week) Deadline: 16th May 2025 17:30 A little about Davies Turner Group: Davies Turner Plc is a British based multimodal freight forwarder specialising in logistics, e-commerce and warehousing. As one of the largest independent freight forwarding companies in the UK we manage freight from around the world, by road and rail, through the air and across the oceans. The business remains family owned and was founded in 1870 with 19 branches across the U.K. Our turnover is in excess of £225 million and rapidly growing with nearly 1,000 colleagues. Central Planning Office Administrator - The Role: You'll be part of a close, but busy team delivering a high level of service for our partner, with a focus on transit time, efficiency, and profitability. A team player attitude and clear, effective communication are essential. The role involves arranging customs clearance and deliveries for partner-paid traffic, as well as preparing import documentation for international trailers arriving from Benelux. You'll help ensure the smooth running of import services for both the partner and internal stakeholders, with the goal of growing business volumes and maximising quality and efficiency. Central Planning Office Administrator - Key Responsibilities: - Handling the customs clearance via DT customs team or liaising with external brokers for partner paid traffic where you will have a number of key accounts - Arranging final mile delivery to UK importers, striking the balance between service and cost - Liaising with our overseas partners, various internal departments and UK clients - Invoicing, passing invoices and dealing with queries - Preparing quotations for the partner for specials - Updating CRT colleagues of delays to inbound international trailers - Work closely within the team to deliver success within the department Central Planning Office Administrator - You: For this Central Planning Office Administrator opportunity, if you have the following skills and experience, we want to hear from you: - GCSE Grade C or above in Maths and English (or equivalent) - Willingness to learn - Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills - Excellent communication skills - Confident and polite disposition - Good commercial awareness - Ability to build a rapport with Customers, partners and Davies Turner colleagues - Must have the right to live and work in the UK (we cannot sponsor work permits) Central Planning Office Administrator - Benefits: - Up to 25 days holidays plus Bank Holidays - Life Cover - Profit related pay - Defined contribution pension scheme - Discounted store/shopping benefit scheme - Private Healthcare - Car Parking - Employee Assistance Programme - Training opportunities Some benefits are subject to a qualifying period Application Process: To apply for this exciting Central Planning Office Administrator opportunity, please click ‘Apply' now. Please note, applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK to be eligible to apply. ADZN1_UKTJ