At a Glance
- Tasks: Support daily operations and improve customer delivery processes.
- Company: Join the UK's largest employee-owned business, John Lewis and Partners.
- Benefits: Flexible working hours, competitive salary, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Exciting opportunities for career development in a dynamic workplace.
- Why this job: Be part of a team that values your input and fosters growth.
- Qualifications: Strong PC skills and previous administration experience required.
The predicted salary is between 29100 - 43700 £ per year.
About the role
Our Customer Delivery Operations are a vital part of our business. Here at the Partnership, our Transport Administrator will take ownership of the department's operational success by assisting site management with daily tasks and project work, supporting continuous improvement initiatives and using your customer experience to be an ambassador of John Lewis and Partners.
Please be aware there are 2 part time opportunities available on this vacancy.
Rota 1 - Working a 4-week rolling rota, 2 days on week 1 and 3 days on week 2 (mixed days). Weekdays, Monday to Thursday 13:30 - 21:30, Friday 12:30 - 20:30 and 1 Saturday 10:30 - 18:00.
Rota 2 - Working a 4-week rolling rota, 2 days on week 1 and 3 days on week 2 (mixed days). Weekdays, Monday to Thursday 13:30 - 21:30, Friday 12:30 - 20:30 and 2 Saturdays 10:30 - 18:00.
Salary Range - 29,100.00 - 43,700.00 (prorated down as the vacancy is part time)
Contract type - This vacancy is for 2 part time (18.75 hours per week) permanent opportunities
Location - The home location is Stanley Green
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake administrative tasks relating to Transport and vehicle legal compliance amongst other administration duties.
- Ensure the operation remains legally compliant with adherence to Domestic and EU Driver’s Hour regulations.
- Maintain effective relationships with external service providers & internal vehicle maintenance units.
- Monitor customer delivery routes to ensure high levels of customer service are met.
- Effectively communicating with all Partners and raising operational issues to the Transport/Site Management Teams in a timely manner, providing handovers at the end of your shift.
Essential skills you will need:
- Excellent PC Skills including Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Experience with Transport Compliance systems for defective vehicles and driver regulations.
- Maths and very good communication skills, both verbal and written
- Good working knowledge of IT Systems
- Previous Administration experience
Desirable Skills you can bring:
- Very good organisation and planning skills with a good working knowledge of Transport Legislation
- Knowledge of Telematics systems & Route planner
Important points to note:
It’s important to note that some of our roles are subject to pre-employment vetting (which may include DBS checks for successful candidates). If required, you’ll be informed and provided with information about vetting during the recruitment process and we encourage you to complete any vetting documents quickly to avoid delays. Any DBS checks required will be carried out by a third-party registered body and financial probity checks may also be required for some of our roles.
We occasionally close vacancies early in the event we receive a high volume of applications, and therefore, we recommend you apply early. If you require a reasonable adjustment due to a disability which means you may need longer to complete your application please contact us as soon as possible.
We want all of our Partners to have a good work-life balance and we support flexible working. This might mean flexible or compressed hours, job sharing or shorter hour contracts, where possible. Please discuss this further with the hiring manager during your interview.
Transport Administrator in London employer: John Lewis & Partners
John Lewis & Partners is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee development and customer satisfaction. Located in Milton Keynes, the company provides comprehensive training for its In-Store Customer Experience Specialists, ensuring that all team members have the skills needed to excel in their roles while fostering a sense of community and collaboration among staff.
