Transport Administrator
Job description
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful family owned company who really care about their employees and are proud to appear in the current list of Top 100 Suffolk companies.
A real success story, we are growing and adding to our 100+ team at our brand new offices in the Felixstowe Mega Distribution Centre, whilst also offering the option of hybrid working.
This is an exciting time for the George Baker group and due to continued expansion we are now looking for a Transport Administrator to join the UK Transport team.
Key Responsibilities
- Effectively using in house systems to input bookings accurately
- Informing customers of any operational issues in a timely manner
- Supporting colleagues in their client management
- Dealing with both customers and hauliers; resolving any issues that may arise
- Further developing relationships with current customer and haulier base
- Accurately checking all inbound and outbound invoices to ensure costs are correct
- Chasing hauliers for PODs and sending on to the customer
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Previous logistics experience desirable
- Ability to communicate effectively with suppliers/hauliers
- Highly organised with ability to prioritise own workload
- Self motivated, reliable, trustworthy and hard working
- Proactive approach, problem solving skills
- Experience of using an in house transport system would be desirable
- A desire to develop sales skills would also be an advantage
Benefits
As well as competitive pay and twice yearly salary reviews, we offer:
- Annual performance related bonuses
- Option for hybrid working with all necessary equipment provided
- Pension Scheme with favourable contribution percentages
- Free comprehensive death in service cover from day one
- Eye care scheme
- Flexible training and development opportunities
About Uniserve Group
Established in 1984, Uniserve is the largest British privately owned international freight and logistics company. Working with an unrivalled network of professional partners across the world. We are experts in all major Global trade markets and specialists in Europe, China, South East Asia, and the Indian Subcontinent.
We know some applicants will only apply if they check every box on a job opening, but we encourage you not to say no to us. If you meet most of the requirements, apply apply apply! We would love to hear from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Yearly bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Suffolk, IP11 4BA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
