Transport Administrator

Job Description

Due to our continued success and business growth, we are looking for a Transport Administrator to join the Wincanton team at our brand-new Scotland Gateway facility.

Scotland Gateway is a brand-new state of the art facility that will house several of our market leading customers in one place, opening the door for collaboration, innovation and most importantly, endless development opportunities for our people!

Why Wincanton?

• Unrivalled salary £28,274 per annum
• Monday to Friday Day Shifts – 40 hours per week
• Generous holiday allowance
• Retail Discounts – supermarket, fashion, tech, days out, food and drink, home, cinema, travel, sports, music and games, books, health and beauty, leisure, Enterprise rentals
• Extensive training opportunities with funded accredited courses
• Friends and Family Apprenticeships – Not only can you learn and develop new skills, your friends and family can enrol on accredited courses too!
• Cycle 2 Work Scheme
• Healthcare Cash plan
• Dental Cash plan
• 50% discount on RAC cover Discounted Gym Memberships
• Extended Employee Assistance Programme including free financial and legal advice
• Pension Accident Insurance
• Payroll Giving
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Online GP Access
• Hospital Plan
• Retirement Courses
  
  

Day to Day

• Responsible for the daily execution of the transport schedule to ensure all collections are made on time and in full, chasing any outstanding collections where appropriate.
• Completing all transport paperwork alongside general administrative duties in line with transport legislation and company policies.
• Act as the primary point of contact for customer queries, communicating any changes to the schedules ensuring any changes are logged accurately.
• Collaborate with other departments & sites to achieve the most effective loading schedules.
• Working closely with the planning department to communicate any delays, lateness or any other issues.
• Managing drivers’ hours, infringements, and control of tachographs in line with transport legislation as well as sub-contraction requirements.
• Assist with the management of vehicle defects through the VOR process.
• Develop and maintain a relationship with the Transport Management team in order to best support the operation.
• Collation of information to support KPI reporting.
  
  

What will you bring?

• Previous experience in a transport administration role would be advantageous but full training will be provided.
• Previous experience working with a transport management system.
• Excellent communication skills able to work with customers, suppliers and colleagues across multiple departments working as a team.
• Remains calm under pressure with a flexible and positive attitude.
• Confident with the ability to work on own initiative and make decisions.
• Strong IT skills with the ability to pick up new systems.
• Knowledge of drivers hours and working time directive would be an advantage.
  
  

Wincanton’s Commitment

Our people are our most important asset and as such we are continuously expanding our capability programs to provide you with opportunities to build and extend your professional, functional, and management skills. Your development through coaching is our priority. Continuous learning takes place through a broad variety of opportunities and types of engagements. Access to the latest technological innovations in the logistics and supply chain industry, as well as Wincanton’s deep knowledge and expertise in our field, constitute a superb platform for your professional development.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.