Mudwalls Farm Limited (t/a Mudwalls Food Group)
Oxleasow Road,
Redditch,
Worcestershire,
B98 0RE
Role Profile – Operations & Transport Administrator
Mudwalls (Food Group) are a growing consolidator / distributor, relating to the supply of Fine Food and Drink, including Mudwalls Fresh Produce, to the independent Retail / Foodservice sectors. All the products we supply are consolidated and distributed from our purpose-built Distribution Centre in Redditch, Worcestershire. This ensures that all the Fine Food and Drink we supply meets the strict Mudwalls (Food Group) standards.
Due to continued growth, Mudwalls (Food Group) are recruiting for a new Operations & Transport Administrator to join our existing team.
The Operations & Transport Administrator will act as a key support function to our Operations & Logistics department, helping to coordinate the flow of goods through driver schedules, debriefing drivers, handling delivery paperwork, and maintaining legal compliance. They will act as the primary link between the Operations / Logistics functions, and customers to ensure the timely and safe delivery of goods.
Please carefully read the below and only apply if you can demonstrate proficiency across all or most of the below essential criteria: -
· Experience in a similar role / knowledge of the food / retail Industry would be hugely beneficial.
· Transport administration experience, including O-License (Class 2) compliance is important.
· Scheduled tachograph download (drivers & vehicles).
· OLAC (or similar) qualification / knowledge would be beneficial (training can be provided).
· Vehicle loading & customer order consolidation planning experience.
· Vehicle route planning experience (including use of related software).
· Vehicle servicing & maintenance scheduling and coordination.
· Strong communication skills with experience of dealing with internal stakeholders & suppliers.
· Experienced in the use of Excel & Microsoft based IT functionality.
· Provide effective customer service relating to deliveries / issues / enquiries.
· Provide executive support to heads of departments.
Key Requirements: -
· Own transport and full UK Driving License.
· Based full time at our Worcestershire Head Office.
· Hold the required standard of English language and literacy in relation to the role.
· Ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently, using own initiative.
· Highly numerate with strong diligence / attention to detail.
· Completion and recording of all company documentation as required.
· Flexibility (prepared to perform any other reasonable requested duties as requested).
· Strong / confident IT skills (Inc. Excel experience).
· Education: GCSE or equivalent.
· Punctual and self-motivated.
Employee Benefits: -
· Full time contract; Monday to Friday, with flexibility aligned to business requirements (P/T school hours considered).
· Annual Holiday Allowance.
· Competitive Hourly Pay (actual rate subject to candidate and experience).
· Employee Benefits Scheme.
· Pension Scheme.
· Training provided to include relevant product knowledge and company policies / procedures.
· Free on-site secure parking.
Core Values and additional essential criteria: -
It is an essential requirement to display behaviours that reflect our ‘Core Values’ of Teamwork, Quality, Honesty and Passion.
Teamwork – We are a fluid and flexible business. Everyone on site is an active part of our success. We like to develop our own people and support each other in achieving this. Our business succeeds best when we are closely aligned with our customers. Relationship smatter to us and are built on mutual understanding and trust.
Quality – We have detailed experience across the food industry, and we are a business built on innovation. Our control and ownership of the integrated supply chain ensure quality in everything we do. We work at every stage throughout the supply chain to ensure our practices are ethical, responsible and of the highest standard.
Honesty – We have built our business on integrity. We stand for our beliefs. We do the right thing. We respect the environment and communities we work with and within. We are open, transparent, and straightforward in our business dealings – and we are not afraid to tell people things they do not want to hear if we believe it is the right thing to do.
Passion – We love what we do and what we produce. We care about the product we deliver, the service we provide, and the industry we work in. We are enthusiastic about new challenges, enjoy finding solutions to problems and embody an enterprising, ‘can do’ spirit.
If this sounds like the ideal role for you, and you would like the opportunity to be considered, please submit your CV to: [email protected]
Please note that candidates who are chosen for the next phase of the recruitment process will we contacted via email and invited to complete a behavioural assessment, and subject to results, an initial interview. Please be aware we are not currently able to contact all unsuccessful applicants.
Pay: £13.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Canteen
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
