Transport Administrator

Company Description Stobart (Part of the Culina Group) is a leading ambient transport and logistics business, providing services to many of the UK’s best known brands across core consumer and retail sectors. 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! Job Description As Transport Administrator you will be responsible for ensuring all deliveries are despatched accurately and efficiently, and ensure that all returning drivers are accurately debriefed with any issues communicated and escalated as applicable. Working hours: 4 on 4 off nights, 18.00-06.00. Salary: £27,050.40 per annum. Key Duties of a Transport Administrator: To ensure that the despatching/loading module is kept up to date in accordance with the site processes. Efficiently and accurately despatch deliveries with any relevant delivery paperwork or other required information. To utilise GTS to update despatch or delivery information where required. To utilise customer systems/ Google sheets to update despatch or delivery information where required. To ensure the driver is prompted to complete pre-operative microlise checks on his tablet – if for any reason tablet is faulty driver must return and complete paper copy of pre-op checks. Directing drivers to the correct locations on arrival at site as required and provide maps with corresponding Risk Assessment if required. To escalate issues to the Assistant Transport Manager where unable to resolve. Making sure the correct trailer numbers are input into GTS for trailer tracking. Ensure at end of shift all trailer numbers are correct and present in GTS before booking of another driver. Liaise with the planning team if a driver has any issue at counter and resolve collaboratively. Liaise with warehouse to make sure the paperwork is correctly endorsed. Chase the chill/ambient warehouse if paperwork isn’t printed at time of despatch. Ensure at end of shifts drivers are prompted to download their card. Bring to the attention of the Transport Manager any perceived short comings in health and safety arrangements, situations or processes that you consider to be serious or which may present danger to you or others. Qualifications Equivalent of 5 GCSEs grade \’C\’ or above Excellent communication skills High levels of flexibility, commitment and motivation Able to use own initiative  Capable of operating with limited supervision within fixed guidelines Team orientated and able to collaborate with others Strong typing abilities would be useful Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook are desirable Organised and efficient Additional Information As part of our drive to make Stobart 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 – Holiday entitlement of 20 days inclusive of bank holidays. Pension scheme – we want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirements so we offer a great contribution of 5% employee and 3% 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