Transport Administrator

Job Description

Transport Administrator

Shift Pattern: Monday – Friday 10:00 – 18:00 plus overtime available

37.5 hours

​​​​​​​Bodmin

We are currently looking for Transport Administrator to join the team on a permanent basis at our Bodmin Depot. The main focus of the role is to provide support to the drivers once they have completed their drops.

As part of your duties, you will fully brief and de-brief drivers, regarding delivery performance. You’ll be preparing paperwork, filing, answering incoming and outgoing phone calls and responding appropriately in a professional manner. You’ll need to be computer literate to input driver adjustment queries and comfortable using our Systems.

To join us in this role you will be an experienced administrator with previous knowledge or experience of fleet or transport would be advantageous. This is a busy role which requires you to work to clear timelines so you will be able to prioritise effectively to manage your daily workload. You will have great communication skills, be tenacious and resilient and above all have a desire to deliver results. You will work a 37.5 hour week Monday – Friday 10:00 – 18:00 with a 30 minute lunch break. Overtime is also available.

This role is extremely varied and vital to the entire warehouse and transport operation. You will be part of a small team of front desk workers supporting with administration tasks across this 24-hour operation, so teamwork is essential in liaising effectively with colleagues on other shifts.

In return we offer a great basic salary, generous holiday allowance plus the option to purchase more, pension plus huge discounts on award- winning products. In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to further enhance your skills through our Learning & Development programmes. In Brakes you can really be anything you want to be!

People join us for the stability and security. But they stay for our fun and friendly culture that supports everyone to be the best they can be. Join us and discover all sorts of opportunities to develop your career with us, as well as a range of great benefits.

Additional Information

At Brakes 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 Brakes and we recognise that Brakes 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. 

Brakes

Built on a passion for food and feeding the nation, we are the UK’s largest foodservice supplier. Every day Brakes deliver the highest quality fresh and frozen food and ingredients from our nationwide network of distribution centres to some of the nation’s most famous pubs and restaurants, as well as schools, caterers, care homes and hospitals. Our customers depend on us, and our 8,000-strong workforce is dedicated and proud to be part of this vital provision. And we’re growing!