Transport Administrator - afters

<div class="earcu_posdescriptionContainer"><div class="earcu_posdescription"><div class="earcu_posdescriptionnote"><p><strong>Pay Rate:</strong> £27,853.96<br><strong>Grade: </strong>RCS O<br><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Permanent (Full-Time)<br><strong>Shift patterns:</strong> Working Monday to Friday, 2pm-10pm<br><strong>Location: East Midlands Gateway - Derby </strong></p> <div> <p>We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Transport Administrator to support our busy transport operation. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the transport department through accurate administration, effective communication, and attention to detail.</p> <p>Working closely with Transport Managers, Drivers, and Customers, you will help coordinate transport activities, maintain compliance records, and ensure operational information is accurately recorded and reported.</p> <p> </p> </div> <p><strong>✅A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE</strong></p> <ul> <li> <div>Provide administrative support to the transport team</div> </li> <li> <div>Process and maintain transport documentation accurately and efficiently</div> </li> <li> <div>Update and manage transport management systems and internal databases</div> </li> <li> <div>Monitor driver paperwork and ensure compliance records are maintained</div> </li> <li> <div>Liaise with drivers, customers, and internal stakeholders regarding deliveries and collections</div> </li> <li> <div>Produce reports, KPIs, and operational data for management teams</div> </li> <li> <div>Manage vehicle and driver records, ensuring information is up to date</div> </li> </ul> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>✅</strong><strong>THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO </strong></p> <ul> <li> <div>Previous experience in an administrative role, ideally within transport, logistics, or supply chain</div> </li> <li> <div>Strong organisational and time management skills</div> </li> <li> <div>Excellent attention to detail and accuracy</div> </li> <li> <div>Good communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships</div> </li> <li> <div>Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel</div> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>✅</strong><strong>WHY JOIN US?</strong></p> <ul> <li>Join our generous pension scheme and benefit from an 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4% employee contribution</li> <li>Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations</li> <li>Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts</li> <li>Affordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice</li> <li>Visit <a href="https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/working-at-dhl-supply-chain">https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/working-at-dhl-supply-chain</a> to learn more</li> </ul> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>✅</strong><strong>WHO WE ARE</strong></p> <p>​We're the global leaders in supply chain management with 188,000 people in over 50 countries. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>✅</strong><strong>BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE</strong></p> <p>At DHL, we're all about creating a workplace where everyone's skills and experiences matter, and where you can be your true self every day.</p> <p> </p> <p>As proud supporters of the Armed Forces Covenant, we value the skills and experience of ex-service personnel and are dedicated to helping our veterans find jobs.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p>#DSCUKICF</p></div></div></div>

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