At a Glance
- Tasks: Support our transport team by managing documentation and ensuring smooth operations.
- Company: Join a leading flour manufacturer with a commitment to innovation and quality.
- Benefits: Enjoy enhanced holidays, health plans, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Flexible hours in a fast-paced environment with growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team that values collaboration and customer service.
- Qualifications: Previous admin experience and strong IT skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 27450 - 33550 £ per year.
Join our transport team as a Transport Admin Clerk on an 18 month fixed term contract and help keep our operation moving. You'll provide essential administrative support, ensuring transport documentation, records and processes are completed accurately and on time, while working closely with drivers, customers and colleagues to deliver an efficient and professional service.
Location: Silloth
Salary: Competitive
Benefits: Enhanced holiday entitlement, company sick pay, life insurance, health cash plans, family friendly policies, EV/ULEV car scheme and cycle to work scheme.
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
The role:
- Process transport documentation, delivery paperwork and associated records accurately and within required timescales.
- Input driver payroll hours and maintain accurate attendance and payroll records.
- Liaise with other sites to obtain, manage and file Proof of Delivery (POD) documentation.
- Prepare and issue all transport paperwork required for next-day operations.
- Review, verify and sign off food safety, compliance and transport-related documentation.
- Conduct driver debriefs, ensuring all relevant information is captured and any issues are escalated appropriately.
- Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Transport Manager and wider transport team.
- Assist with transport planning activities and provide cover for colleagues during periods of absence.
- Maintain accurate records, databases and filing systems in line with company procedures.
- Communicate effectively with drivers, customers and internal departments to support efficient transport operations.
- Ensure compliance with all company policies, transport regulations, food safety and health & safety requirements.
- Undertake additional administrative duties as required to support the smooth running of the transport function.
About you:
- Previous administration experience, ideally gained within a transport, logistics or distribution environment.
- Good IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
- Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and work to deadlines.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to liaise with drivers, customers and colleagues at all levels.
- A proactive and reliable approach, with the ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks.
- Flexible and adaptable, with a willingness to support the wider transport team when required.
- Ability to remain calm and organised in a busy, fast-paced operational environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a customer-focused approach.
- A commitment to maintaining high standards of accuracy, compliance and customer service.
Ready to be part of something bigger? Apply here today and start your journey with Carr's Flour Mills!
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