Transport Administrator

Job description Overview of the role: Hours and location: 07:30 – 17:00, Mondays to Fridays but flexibility mandatory as and when the business requires this. Annual salary in the region of £34,000 per annum. The role will be based in Ilkeston, Derbyshire. A new opportunity has arisen to join our forever growing Transport department based at WARD, Crompton Road, Ilkeston, DE7 4BG supporting a busy department in day-to-day administrative activities and other transport duties. The role will be office based in a busy transport yard working alongside our other team members within the office. You will not only be responsible for the general administration within the transport department but will also be required to speak with our internal sites, customers, external hauliers, and any other duties as required by the business. This is a diverse role working within a fast-paced environment, you must be adaptable and have the ability to prioritise your workload effectively and work with a high degree of care and attention. You will be a team player with excellent administration skills, strong IT skills and good communication skills. Key Responsibilities: Reporting to the Senior Transport Manager, the Transport Administrator will provide a range of administrative support to include the following duties: – * Filling in fuel reports/plant fuelling * Manning our in-house tyre procedure * Filling out accident forms and liaising with Health and Safety * PPE inventory and managing stock levels * Monthly site reports * Filing of all vehicle and driver documentation * Reporting monthly MPG for vehicles * Monthly mileage reports for all trucks * Issuing Purchase orders to service providers * General updating of Transport spreadsheets * Fire alarm checks and appropriate documentation kept up to date The list above is non exhaustive and may require other duties and responsibilities as required by the business. Skills and Knowledge Required: It’s essential that you have excellent administration skills, strong IT skills and good communication skills. What is in it for you? We offer a diverse role with the opportunity to develop your skills and experience, the ability to work on your own initiative and be part of a busy team. About us: Today Ward Recycling employs over 400 people and operates a fleet of over 120 vehicles. The company is now managed by third and fourth generation family members who continue their commitment to developing waste management and recycling techniques, saving their customers money and helping them to meet and exceed their recycling targets. As a modern business, Ward are aiming to be a positive force in the world. We believe that if we treat our customers, partners, staff and neighbours with respect and dignity, we will succeed in both our business and sustainability goals. As a waste management and resource recycling specialist, the environment is close to our hearts. We are committed to delivering market-leading performance on key environmental issues in our business, with our customers, our supply chain, and our end consumers. Do you want to be part of a fast-growing company with a sense of purpose, committed to developing waste management and recycling techniques with an environmental conscience? Job Types: Permanent, Full-time Schedule * Monday to Friday * Overtime * Weekend availability Ability to commute/relocate: * Ilkeston: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Experience: * Transport: 1 year (preferred) Work Location: In person Reference ID: Transport Admin Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Benefits: * Company pension Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £34,000.00 per year Benefits: * Company pension * Cycle to work scheme * Employee discount * Free parking * Health & wellbeing programme * Life insurance * On-site parking * Referral programme * Store discount Schedule: * Monday to Friday * Overtime * Weekend availability Ability to commute/relocate: * Ilkeston DE7 4BZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Work Location: In person Reference ID: Transport Admin