Transport Administrator

5 months ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Wincanton Full time

We are looking to recruit a Transport Administrator, to join our Team in Manchester. You will work within a busy transport department and will be responsible for administration some aspects of planning, and management of our drivers as well as general back-office tasks. This is a Monday to Friday role, alternating AM/PM rota.

How will you contribute?

• Carry out all transport office functions in line with company policies and procedures.

· • Deal with incoming / outgoing telephone calls politely and confidently

· • Provide and maintain efficient and effective clerical support for the transport office / Driving team as required

· • Facilitate effective communication between yourself, your peers and the Management Team

· • Ensure compliance to Warehouse and Transport Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and safe systems of work

· • Ensure all information contained on the system is accurate at all times

· • Contribute to achievement of budgeted targets, always striving to exceed the targets and KPIs

· • Direct the daily activity to ensure a safe, secure, clean and fair work environment for team members

· • Complete all daily reports by the end of each shift

What will you bring?

· • Proactive with an ability to work under pressure and to react and respond to change

· • Flexible in your approach to working duties and shifts worked

· • Resilient and able to thrive in a demanding and fast changing environment

· • Proven track record of working within a transport operation, including a good geographical knowledge of the United Kingdom - desirable

· • Customer orientated with supply chain/CFC experience is an advantage

· • Good Knowledge of Transport Legal responsibilities

• Motivation to learn new skills

· • Will have an expert working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications in particular Excel

· • Always looking for ways to streamline reports and databases

· • Good commercial awareness

· • Excellent communication skills with experience of customer relationship management

About us

Wincanton is a leading supply chain partner for British business, providing supply chain solutions up and down the country. With over 20,000 colleagues across more than 200 sites and an 8,500 strong fleet of vehicles, we put our customers at the heart of everything we do. We are “Great people delivering sustainable supply chain value”.

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 multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment. 

Be a part of our values; Excellence, Integrity, Passion, Proactivity, Togetherness & Trust. 

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.



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