Job description
Transport Administrator
£28009.80 + benefits
Full time 45 hours - Permanent
NIGHTS
Dagenham
Fresh Direct is one of the UK’s top wholesale food suppliers, supplying the best restaurant brands on the high street. We’re looking to add to our team in a number of key areas and we need people who are passionate about the job they do, committed to developing strong working relationships across the business, and driven by the need to deliver nothing but the very best results. To top it off, the Fresh Direct family is proudly part of Sysco, the world’s largest food service supplier. We all work together to be our customers’ most valued and trusted business partner.
Our Dagenham depot are currently looking for a talented Transport Administrator to join the team on our night shift. The main purpose is to provide support to the drivers once they have completed their drops. The role of an administrator is extremely varied and vital to the entire warehouse and transport team. You will be supporting with day-to-day administration, with both your colleagues and our customers.
What you will be doing:
- Fully brief and de-brief drivers, regarding delivery performance
- Investigating driver adjustment queries
- Filing and preparing paperwork
- Inputting driver adjustments and credits using SAP
- Cash office duties
- Maintain effective working relationships with colleagues both internal and external
- Maximise the uptime and manage transport related technology including invoices, vehicle and telematics technology
- Answer and respond to incoming and outgoing telephone calls as appropriate, in a professional manner
- Work within operational procedures, always adhering to Health & Safety requirements.
- Check that the de-kit of vehicles has been completed efficiently in line with our internal process
- Log all customer information including Credit's, Overs, and feedback drivers' concerns
- Meeting and exceeding business standards for regular auditing
- In addition to these duties, you may be required to undertake other duties in line with the needs of the business, where appropriate training will be provided.
What we are looking for:
- Someone who is customer focused
- Has good overall IT skills
- Excellent Communication skills
- Previous distribution admin experience would be great
What we can give you in return:
Working for Sysco Speciality Group means you have access to loads of fantastic benefits. From discounts and exclusive offers on the High Street, to mental, physical and financial wellbeing support, we offer:
Generous Refer a Friend scheme (£1000 per successful referral – drivers and warehouse)- *Free Uniform*
- Pension Scheme and life assurance
- Wellbeing activities and initiatives Mental, Physical and Financial Health – Free 24/7 Employee assistance helpline and wellbeing portal
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Monthly colleague recognition scheme & Long service awards
- Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days additional holiday
- Career development - We’re proud to promote people from within our business and offer lots of support to help you with career development
- Excellent ongoing training. As well as a full induction, you will have access to a huge range of training tools and materials via our learning app.
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At our sites you will enjoy: Free parking, Subsidised vending machines supplying high quality products!
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At Fresh Direct everyone is welcome. We don’t want you to ‘fit our culture’ we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We don’t just look at your CV, we’re more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Fresh Direct and we recognise that Fresh Direct can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you.