Depot Operations and Health and Safety Administrator

We are currently recruiting for a reliable and experienced Depot Operations and Health and Safety Administrator to join our friendly and hardworking depot operations administration team. In this role you will work closely with the Depot Quality Manager (DQM), Distribution Centre Manager (DCM), General Manager (GM) and Depot Manager (DM) providing an administrative service in the area of our Self‑Employed Drivers (ODFS) and Health and Safety to ensure the processes are maintained to an excellent standard in line with company policy. Key accountabilities will include; Owner Driver Franchise (ODF) Administer the complete Owner Driver Franchise process daily which includes the input of authorised stops payment processing, stop merging, entering vehicle mileages to the portal and financial reconciliation to depot reports. Order uniform and PPE, conduct stock checks, issue receipts and arrange for the cross‑charging of uniform. Conduct audits of the ODF portal for vehicle registrations, expiry of contracts and new Driver Registration numbers are up to date. Conduct investigations into missing handheld units called Saturns, identify when last seen and contact the relevant self‑employed driver. Maintain the administration of the Saturn Portal. Health & Safety Ensure contractor documents are signed (ad hoc and cross‑referenced against the defect book HS14) and all annual contract documents are in date and filed. Responsible for logging all depot defects and managing the HS14 defect book. Regularly review the depot’s list of Fire Marshalls, First Aiders and FLT drivers and, where necessary, book training, update posters and distribute. Assist DQM with quality checks and update the depot HSE board as and when required. Ensure the crew room HSE folder is up to date and that all HSE posters are displayed. Keep the depot fire log up to date and ensure the scheduled checks are diarised and adhered to. Provide cover for the duties of the Depot Administrator. Carry out such other duties as may reasonably be requested by the Management Team. Environmental Assist the DQM with the accurate recording and reporting of the pollution incident response plan (PIRP) bi‑annually. Assist the DQM with the maintenance of the depot ENV folder. Qualifications Proven and demonstrable experience of working in a fast‑paced administrative role, ideally within the transport industry (but this is not essential). Strong analytical skills with an awareness of quality assurance and auditing. Strong communication skills, a confident telephone manner and a willingness to go the extra mile to help the depot achieve ever‐greater heights. Excellent administration skills with the ability to use Microsoft Office / G Suite programmes. High level of accuracy, self‑motivation and organisation. Demonstrate the core DPD DNA values of Passion, Respect, Honesty, Flexibility, Caring and Accountability. Additional Information About our benefits: Holiday trading Enhanced maternity and paternity package Free life assurance of 4× salary on joining the pension scheme Free onsite car parking for all employees Health Kiosks visiting every location Vitality at Work Discounted shopping from 100s of retailers including up to 5% off supermarket shopping Milestone Days off to celebrate with your family and friends For employees who regularly use a screen as part of their job we offer free eye tests and support with the cost of glasses. Joining DPD can lead to not just a stable job but also a career. DPD prides itself on recognising and developing talent alongside a desire to promote from within. As a continually growing and evolving organisation we are proud to offer a great number of development and promotion opportunities. If you identify with our aims and values and can help us deliver our customers promises then this is the job for you Apply today. Remote Work: No Employment Type: Full‑time Vacancy: 1 #J-18808-Ljbffr