Transport Administrator

**About the Role**:
**Who are we, and what do we do?**

You may not have heard of us, but there’s a good chance you’ve enjoyed our products. Avara Foods is one of the UK’s leading food businesses, supplying chicken and turkey to the country’s major supermarkets and well-known restaurants.

We own and manage our entire supply chain, from farms to factory and all the way to the customer door - meaning we have careers that cover a whole range of functions. We have major processing sites across England and Wales, and an agricultural network of over 350 farms, spanning from North Yorkshire to the South Coast and Wales.

**About the Role**:
Are you passionate about **logistics?** Looking for a new challenge? Do you have experience within a busy operational office environment?

As an inclusive, forward-thinking business, we take pride in our approach to operating an efficient and reliable supply chain across Avara Foods and are looking for a highly competent and motivated **Transport Administrator** to join our Logistics team based at our Brackley site.

As **Transport Administrator **you’ll be working** Monday to Friday 09.00 - 15.00 / 17.00**

**Purpose of the role**:
As a **Transport Administrator **you’ll assist in the running of a legally compliant Transport operation. Working with suppliers to ensure all necessary documentation and data is received in a timely manner. Administration of the Transport operation.

**What will your key responsibilities as Transport Administrator include?**
- Ensuring all legal documents are recorded, checked and filed accordingly
- Retrieving vehicle documents from various systems and chasing suppliers for up to date information
- Inputting data and documentation on to bespoke software, ensuring corresponding visual information is updated in the office
- Working closely with the Fleet Co-ordinator and Section Managers to ensure we are operating compliantly
- Compiling license check data
- Inputting driver annual leave information on to on-line systems
- Ensuring on-site contractors operate with work permits, and subsequent filing of the permits
- Maintain and update fleet database **What you’ll need to be successful**:

- Good standard of IT skills, preferably word and excel
- Must have attention to detail
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Excellent communication skills
- Effective organisation skills.

**The benefits of working for Avara Foods**:
As a **Transport Administrator **you will enjoy a secure, supportive and progressive working environment, where your contribution and achievements will be recognised and rewarded.

We offer comprehensive training as well as continuous development as you build your long-term career with us. You can also look forward to benefits that amongst other things include the following:

- **Up to £28,000 DOE**:

- **31 **days holiday allowance
- Various lifestyle benefits, such as cashback perks, exclusive shopping discounts from well known retailers, and discounted cinema tickets
- Wellbeing resources, including free online health advice & support, and wellbeing assessments.
- Subsidised staff canteen serving hot food.
- Free staff parking

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.

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