We are Fowler Welch – a multi award winning supply chain specialist working with retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers across the UK. We live by a simple set of values: to delight our customers, maximise our efficiency, be socially responsible and to promote being an employer of choice.

We are now recruiting for a Transport Administrator on a full time, permanent basis at our Hilsea, Portsmouth site.

Shift: 4 on 4 off days, 06.30-18.30

Salary: £24,000 - £26,000 per annum (DOE)

Liaising with drivers and subcontractors to dispatch, track and monitor deliveries to ensure timely delivery to customer locations and ensure accurate reporting in line with all legal, compliance and Company procedures.

Main Responsibilities of a Transport Administrator:

• Ensuring the timely dispatch of drivers at front desk
• Tracking all deliveries from the depot to customer locations
• Tracking deliveries using the ISOTRAK  / Microlise systems, telephoning drivers and subcontractors
• Issuing, checking and signing required driver paperwork upon leaving depot
• Ensuring customers are informed of late or delayed deliveries using the relevant contact method (automated electronic, email and telephone)
• Debriefing drivers upon return to depot
• Completing accident, incident and near-miss reporting paperwork
• Providing support to drivers for call-outs and breakdowns
• Supporting drivers in completing the defect procedure
• Building and maintaining Automatic System Notifications (ASN’s)
• Matching ASN’s to load on-screen while ensuring compliance at all times
• Compiling and sending daily DOT reports and KPI’s to internal and external customers
• Checking and collating driver timesheets and downloading Tacho cards on a daily basis
• Filing and other related paperwork as required

• Experience of working in a transport / distribution / logistics environment
• Experience using Tachomaster or equivalent system
• Previous experience of busy office environment
• Effectively communicating internally and externally
• Ability and experience of working unsupervised
• Knowledge of EU regulations and Working Time Directive or willingness to learn
• Strong knowledge of MS Office including Excel and Word (training will be provided for in house software)

As part of its drive to make Fowler Welch a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• Competitive salary
• Competive holiday entitlement
• Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Health cash plan
• Retail discounts via our benefit platform

If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam