Warehouse Transport Administrator

Our client are a well established Heathrow freight forwarding agent who have an exciting opportunity for a challenging and rewarding role that covers both warehouse operations and transport administration. Based out of their central Slough Contract Logistics Centre the position is for a Warehouse Transport Administrator. This is a rare opportunity to work an early shift 6am-2.30pm M/F.

The successful candidate will have basic IT skills (Word/Excel) with excellent verbal/written English. This is a dual focused role that covers both transport planning administration 30% and warehouse operational work 70%; full training will be given for this role which reports directly to the Transport Manager

Essential to have a 5 year steady employment/education history and clear DBS check. Full training will be provided in delivery route planning and forklift certification, there are excellent future career prospects. Suit someone looking for a combined warehouse/office role.

Role Specific Responsibilities For the Warehouse Transport Administrator

• Follow laid out working procedures to ensure effective transport planning of domestic pallet movements for pallet network.
• Support operational KPI’s on TMS program.
• Support issues as and when they arise.
• Liaison with Pallet network hub and depots
• Ensure effective and efficient loading of pallets together with drivers and other warehouse operatives to ensure customer service levels are met
• Working closely with drivers to ensure that they are able to depart with accurate and efficient load plan and location listings
• Working with office staff to ensure that deliveries are in line with customer expectations
• Supporting Transport manager in any other areas required
• Daily warehouse operational work
• Loading of trailers, offloading of trailers, movement of pallets using forklift and pallet trucks
• Scanning of pallets, moving pallets around in the WH
• Support ETSF compliance in sign off of release notes and manifest checks
• Promote changes in operations to promote further efficiency or cost saving opportunities
• Assist the transport manager when and where required

What we need from you

• Methodical approach to work with strong attention to detail
• Ability to follow systematically laid out working procedures
• PC Literacy essential
• Highly organised and excellent time management
• Strong customer care skills
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
• Physically fit and able to lift heavy items/load/unload etc
• A forklift licence is useful but training can be given for the right candidate

Employment Terms for the Warehouse Transport Administrator

• M-F 6am - 2.30pm
• £24k
• 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing with length of service)
• Free onsite parking
• Opportunities for training and career development