Job Description

Administrator

12.71ph, Temporary 3+ month contract, outskirts of Knaresborough, 08:00 - 16:30 Mon-Thurs, 8:00-15:30 Fri, training, parking, staff discount.

Due to current business levels we are looking to recruit an organised administrator for a busy transport planning department for a local family run business. This role is initially a 3 month temporary contract with potential to go permanent for the right candidate.

The main purpose of this role is to support the sales and operations teams by planning the transport and logistics of all UK and EU haulage requirements. You will be working in a team of 3, managing a fleet of vehicles and drivers throughout the UK and overseas to ensure products get to customers on time.

The Transport Administrator role includes:

• Carry out cost effective planning of loads and routes to meet delivery times and budgets
• Day to day management of drivers and sub-contractor drivers
• Ensure to work in line with legislation and regulations governing driver's hours
• Manage transport cost in relation to value per load and budgets
• Ensure innovative planning and vehicle use
• Manage transportation links, ferries and bookings

• Completing legal and compliance documentation
• Dealing with customers by telephone & email, answering queries and maintaining dialogue between all parties
• Managing a busy desk, prioritising work and ensuring that all work is completed accurately and in a timely fashion

Skills required:

• You must have excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise your own workload
• Be able to multi task whilst ensuring that all tasks are completed
• Have the ability to work to deadlines whilst staying calm
• Work in a methodical and organised fashion
• Strong customer service skills, confident when dealing with people over the phone and able to offer solutions
• Numerate with proven IT skills
• Previous experience in a similar environment would be an advantage including areas of supply chain management, logistics, transportation, UK & EU import & export

This Transport Administrator role would suit someone who has worked in transport, logistics, freight, import and export or stock control environments. This is a fast paced role which is integral to the smooth operation of the business. It is a process driven role that requires extreme attention to detail and the ability to acquire the necessary documentation for freight and logistics, import and export and customs controls to ensure products and vehicles adhere to scheduled delivery time slots.

Travail has been established since 1977 and has branches nationwide. Our Harrogate branch was opened in 1995 and has five specialist consultants who each deal with different market sectors.

We are confident in matching the right people for the right jobs.

Travail Employment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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