Job Title: Transport Administrator
Location: Unit 14 Quarry Wood Industrial Estate, Mills Road, Aylesford, ME20 7NA
Salary: £28,644.30 per annum
Are you an efficient, experienced Transport Administrator looking for a new opportunity? We are seeking a strong administrator to join our busy Transport Department at our site in Aylesford on a full time, permanent basis.
Hours for the Transport Administrator role will be 08:00 – 17:00 Monday to Friday.
You will be working on a full time, permanent basis and in return will receive a salary of £28,644.30 per annum!
What does the job involve?
- Delivering a professional, fast and efficient administration service to the Transport office.
- Conducting driver debriefs.
- Maintaining accurate and up to date transport documentation and reports.
- Booking vehicles in for servicing and maintenance.
- Managing stock levels of consumables and the reuseable tray inventory.
- Answering and resolving telephone & email queries.
- Collaboratively working with the Fleet Administrator tracking and ensuring compliance with the Working Time Directive.
- Liaising with customers and the customer service team to resolve queries.
- Ad-hoc administrative tasks supporting the department and office function.
- Communication with drivers to track the completion of deliveries and collections and to gather information on request such as ETA’s
Key Skills / Experience
- Reliable and professional
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent communication skills and excels at building relationships
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
- Highly organised with the ability to prioritise
- Previous experience in Transport/Logistics is desirable but not essential
- Computer literate (Word, Excel, Outlook)
About Us
Watts Farms is a third-generation family-run farming business, established in 1952. Growers, Packers and Distributors of fresh produce supplying the hospitability industry across Kent, London and surrounding areas. We have recently diversified into direct Home Deliveries offering freshly picked fruit and vegetables from our own farms as well as a full range of grocery, dairy, alcohol and pantry goods. We pride ourselves on quality!
What we can offer you…
- 31 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- Payment reward for Friend Referrals
- 20% staff discount on our online shop
- Long Service Awards
- Development & Training opportunities
- Onsite staff canteen area offering refreshments
If you have the requirements listed to become our Transport Administrator, please click ‘apply’ today. We’d love to hear from you!
We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment.
Please note: Employment checks will include Drugs & Alcohol test
