We are looking to recruit a Transport Administrator to join our site. You will work within a busy department and will be responsible for administration some aspects of planning, & general back-office tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Completing all daily tasks for compliance purposes
• Inputting of daily run sheets onto spreadsheets and web-based programs
• Filing of Transport related documentation
• Complete daily, weekly reports/communications as and when required
• Briefing drivers at the end of every shift, communicating planned requirements providing information on performance, company news and procedures
• Update AVA with safety conversations/hazards/near miss/accident information
• Ensuring drivers comply with Health and Safety regulations
• Ensuring the department complies with the Road Traffic Act
• Escalate all incidents / accidents accordingly
• Ensure effective and timely reporting of all vehicle defects including accidents/incidents and liaison with External 3rd party breakdown / recovery agents.
Monitor all vehicle / trip progress and replan deliveries and collections as required. Provide effective and timely communication with planning team.

What will you bring?

• Previous experience working in an office environment
• Previous experience using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
• Previous Transport experience would be preferred but not essential
• Strong administration skills including attention to detail, timeliness and accuracy
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Must have a flexible approach to working hours
• Self motivated with a ‘can do’ approach
• Good team player who can work on their own initiative
Good communicator at all levels

Our Culture & Benefits

In addition to generous remuneration, we really value our people and offer a friendly, safety-first working environment, along with other benefits including company pension scheme, generous holidays, cycle to work scheme, employee benefits include, online discount platform, onsite parking and much more.

Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. That’s why we also provide significant opportunities for career development and progression, as well as training enrichment and multiskilling, in a dynamic working environment.

Be a part of our values; We’re Thoughtful, We’re Aiming High and We’re Prepared.

Our Commitment

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. We strive for an environment where all colleagues feel included, supported and valued, whilst feeling they can be their whole selves within our workplaces. We are proud that our colleagues represent us and our successes and we welcome your application.

About Us

Wincanton is a leading supply chain partner for British business, providing supply chain solutions up and down the country with 20,000 colleagues working across more than 200 sites.

Through a wealth of experience and knowledge Wincanton provides business critical services including storage, handling, and distribution; high volume eFulfilment; retailer ‘dark stores’; two-person home delivery; fleet and transport management; and network optimisation for many of the UK’s best-known companies.