Job Title:  Transport Administrator

Overview of role

Company: Allied Bakeries

Location: Walthamstow

Exciting Opportunity: Join the Transport Team at Allied Bakeries!
We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Logistics Administrator to join our team. This full-time role offers a fantastic development opportunity, ideal for someone looking to build or advance their career in Transport operations.

Role Overview:

As a Transport Administrator, you will have an important role in ensuring the smooth operation of our transport department. You'll be responsible for the accurate debriefing of all drivers and providing essential administrative support to the management team.

Key Accountabilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Debrief all drivers upon their return to the depot, ensuring paperwork is completed and all questions are addressed.
• Verify Proof of Delivery (POD) documents and ensure all necessary adjustments are accurately processed.
• Utilise the telematics tracking system to support day-to-day operations.
• Prepare and process collection notes and check them upon return to the site.
• Maintain accurate records, including basket information in Excel.
• Ensure driver tachograph cards are downloaded and processed.
• Investigate root causes of losses through driver engagement.
• Collaborate with the Customer Contact Department to resolve issues and complaints within a timely manner.
• Use POD data to resolve customer claims.
• Compile and analyse reports, including daily, weekly, or periodic loss and delivery reports.
• Provide administrative support to the Logistics Management Team when needed.

The Right Person

Key Ingredients for Success:

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Self-motivated with a positive drive for results.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Practical mindset with attention to detail.
• Ability to coordinate key tasks and deliver KPI results.
• High standards of work quality and accuracy.

Benefits:

There are plenty of reasons why this is a great place to work, and here are just a few of the benefits for you:

• Competitive Salary.
• Comprehensive training as part of induction.
• Pension: Matching employer pension contributions of up to 10% (inclusive of Life Assurance).
• Employee Assistance Programme:A 24/7, 365 helpline, with calls answered by experienced in-house counsellors, legal and financial specialists.
• My Healthy Advantage smartphone app and online personalised well-being content.
• Cycle to work scheme, Salary Finance Scheme.
• Extra Slice - Our Company discount scheme saves employees money at more than 500 businesses/outlets.

If you want to join a passionate business that encourages you to be the best you can be and values its people, we'd like to hear from you.

If you’re looking to develop your skills in a fast-paced and diverse environment, we would love to hear from you. Join us at Allied Bakeries in Stockport and be part of a team that keeps things moving!

Apply today!