Mkm building supplies ltd

Transport Administrator

20/01/2025
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Job Description

Job Title

Transport Administrator

Reporting To

Transport Manager

Location

Central Support – Stoneferry Road, Hull

Main Purpose

  • Working closely with all members of the Transport Team, and Head of Transport.
  • You will provide administrative support to ensure the MKM vehicle fleet operates in a safe, compliant, and cost-effective manner.
  • You will be responsible for the day to administration related to these processes and general day to day operation of the fleet. The role will be focussed on vehicle and plant, from the order process through the life of the vehicles, including service, maintenance, and repair as well as driver compliance administration.
  • You will be required to communicate directly with the transport co-ordinators at each branch as well as a variety of supplier personnel.
  • Full training will be given on bespoke systems.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Fleet System – Supporting safety inspections, MOT, Tacho, and record keeping. Also, Initial set up of new vehicles.
  • Supporting vehicle related invoice administration and coding.
  • Supporting purchase orders and reconciliation of invoices.
  • Issue order numbers to service providers.
  • Supporting digital tachograph administration, procurement of supplies and supporting branch records ensuring all downloads are conducted within the time frame set out in the policy.
  • Driving Licence Monitoring.
  • Tachograph System Management Support.
  • Assist in company car allocation.
  • Collecting and chasing end of month mileage.
  • Information and data requests from branches.
  • Tracking System Support.
  • Basic filing and administration duties.
  • Any other duties required within the function of the Transport Department.
  • Holiday Cover
  • Must be able to drive

KPI’s

  • To be agreed as required.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

  • Direct experience within a vehicle environment (either a dealership or transport department) will be a strong advantage.
  • Good communication skills when interacting with drivers, branch transport co-ordinators and external suppliers.
  • Strong administration skills.
  • Great attention to detail.
  • Basic understanding of HGV vehicles will be a strong advantage.
  • Ability to prioritise effectively.
  • Computer literate. (Excel, Word, and Email)

Our benefits:

  • A competitive pay package.
  • Generous discretionary bonus scheme.
  • People orientated culture.
  • Substantial Employee Discount
  • Training and development opportunities.
  • Holiday scheme which rewards length of service.
  • Perkbox discounts
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Performance related bonus
  • Financial Planning Support
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Free parking
  • Enhanced Maternity
  • Enhanced Paternity
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Mental Health Support

MKM is the leading independent builders’ merchant in the UK, and we were established in 1995. Our people are what make us unique in what we do. Today we have more than 130 branches and over 3100 employees nationwide. Whilst we continue to grow, we are constantly striving to always attract, recruit, retain, promote, and support a diverse mix of colleagues that create a sense of belonging to the ‘MKM family’ for everyone. We hope you will join us on our journey!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Additional pay:

  • Performance bonus

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee discount
  • Enhanced maternity leave
  • Enhanced paternity leave
  • Financial planning services
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking
  • Store discount

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

  • Can you reliably commute to Hull daily?
  • Do you have previous administrative experience?

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: High

Menzies distribution

Transport Administrator

06/12/2024
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£26000 - £26000 / year

Job Description

Night Transport Administrator

Menzies Distribution has an excellent opportunity for a Night Transport Administrator to join our Transport team based in our distribuution hub in Coventry.

THE DETAILS:

  • Shift Pattern: Monday – Friday
  • Hours: 18:00pm – 03:00am
  • Salary: £26,000
  • Location: Menzies Distribution, Imperial Park, Siskin Parkway West, Coventry CV3 4PB

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

  • Responsible for all administrative requirements relating to transport
  • Liaise with internal and external customers, suppliers and drivers
  • Ensure the timely despatch of outbound vehicles and track them on their journeys
  • Monitor the arrival of inbound vehicles and liaise with the warehouse team
  • Identify and monitor issues trends
  • Contribute ideas which will improve our ability to provide exceptional customer service
  • Support the planning of routes
  • Ensure that the operation remains legally compliant through monitoring drivers’ hours and downloading tachographs
  • Respond swiftly to breakdowns and vehicle defect reports
  • Ad-hoc administration duties

WHAT YOU NEED:

  • Excellent organisational skills and an eye for detail
  • A general understanding of transport legislation and logistics operations
  • Experience of producing reports and statistics in a timely manner
  • Experience of working in a customer focused, time sensitive environment with daily fluctuating workloads
  • Able to react quickly to information, helping solve any challenges to routes
  • Good computer skill -essential and experience using in-house transport management systems is an advantage
  • The drive and motivation to work night shifts

BENEFITS:

  • Pension Scheme
  • Life Insurance
  • Cycle2Work scheme
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • SPIRIT Awards – Peer to Peer recognition

INCLUSION:

Menzies Distribution is committed to creating a fair and inclusive environment, where employees feel safe, proud and valued. We seek to recruit people from the widest talent pool, who reflect the society in which we work, and encourage an inclusive culture where people can feel empowered to be their very best, which is what makes us strong as a business with an increasingly agile workforce.