Distribution Administrator in Desborough

Great Bear (Part of the Culina Group) provides distribution services to FMCG clients. Customer centric service focus is delivered through a site-level empowered culture. At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive. A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!

Due to continued growth and new customer contracts, our Desborough site are now recruiting for a Distribution Administrator to join their friendly team on a full time permanent basis.

Salary: £15.05 per hour.

Working hours: 4 on 4 off Nights, 17:45-05:45.

Reporting to the Administration Manager, you will work as part of a team to manage both the inbound and outbound process for drivers arriving and leaving site. You will be responsible for ensuring a smooth flow of information to both the Operations Controllers and the Warehouse.

Key Duties of a Distribution Administrator:

• Facilitating the inbound and outbound process for drivers arriving and leaving site.
• Booking drivers into site, using the correct process and system.
• Ensuring the correct inbound paperwork is received, providing the correct despatch paperwork in line with customer requirements.
• Managing the Transwider Booking system and update in real time.
• Working with the Operations Controllers to manage yard movement and trailer allocation.
• Completing the NSL report.
• Greeting visitors and drivers in a professional manner.
• Communicating inbound activity directly to the Warehouse.
• Using the CCTV system to confirm bay availability and trailer movement in real time.
• Managing the Access Control System.
• Adhering to Health & Safety Legislation, ensuring all Company policies and procedures for Health & Safety are carried out.
• Any other ad hoc duties as requested by your line manager that are deemed as reasonable.

Qualifications:

• PC Literate including a good working knowledge of Microsoft Packages including Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Knowledge of the Autostore WMS system.
• Experience in the use of CCTV systems.
• Good communication skills both internally and externally.
• Knowledge of the Transwide Booking System.
• Must be a team player who is capable of working on their own initiative.
• Able to demonstrate a high level of attention to detail.
• Flexible in cross training and providing support to the Warehouse as well as sickness and holiday cover.

As part of our drive to make Great Bear a great place to work, we are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers. Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives. Our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• Annual Leave – 20 days inclusive of the bank holidays.
• Pension scheme – We want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirement so we offer a great contribution of 4% employee and 4% employer.
• Life Assurance - x2 your annual salary.
• Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year.
• Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
• Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the Month and Year, special recognition and long service awards.
• Everyday discounts - Via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!

If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity, please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam.