DP World are currently recruiting for a Transport Administrator to join our Logistics team, based in Bicester.
This is an exciting opportunity for an organised and detail-focused individual to play a key role in supporting the smooth running of our transport operations. The Transport Administrator will be responsible for managing transport administration activities, coordinating delivery information, maintaining accurate records, and supporting the wider operations team to ensure customer requirements are met.
Working in a fast-paced logistics environment, this role requires someone who can manage competing priorities, communicate effectively with internal teams and external partners, and provide accurate and timely support to daily transport activities.
About the role:
- Manage transport administration activities, ensuring delivery bookings and requirements are accurately processed.
- Prepare and maintain daily transport schedules to support efficient delivery operations.
- Upload and maintain Proof of Delivery (POD) documentation, working proactively with carrier partners to ensure requirements are met within agreed timescales.
- Upload order files and support route planning activities to ensure deliveries are completed efficiently and cost-effectively.
- Liaise with Export teams regarding shipping requirements and identify potential delivery issues or conflicts.
- Work closely with warehouse operations teams to resolve order queries and support effective communication across functions.
- Support drivers by preparing delivery paperwork and communicating any additional delivery requirements.
- Maintain transport reports, including despatch analysis and spend tracking information.
- Ensure transport administration systems and records are accurate and kept up to date.
- Support a strong Health & Safety culture by reporting incidents, hazards, and unsafe practices.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across the business and provide support across transport and operational activities as required.
Your Key Skills:
- Previous experience within a transport, logistics, warehouse, or administration environment would be advantageous.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities.
- Good attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced operational environment with frequent changes and interruptions.
- Good computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office applications and warehouse or transport management systems.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with colleagues, drivers, and external partners.
- Ability to work independently, use initiative, and follow processes and procedures effectively.
- A proactive and reliable approach with a commitment to delivering high-quality support.
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality, professionalism, and DP World’s values at all times.
Compensation
DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. We strive to hire and develop the right people, locally and globally, stimulating personal growth and self-development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market competitive compensation package.
About DP World
Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.
With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 103,000 employees spanning 75 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.
We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades. The DP World family comprises of syncreon, Imperial and P&O.
What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.
WE MAKE TRADE FLOW
TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE
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Skills Required
- Experience within transport, logistics, warehouse or administration environment
- Strong organisational skills with ability to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities
- Good attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records
- Good computer skills, including Microsoft Office and warehouse or transport management systems
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work with colleagues, drivers and external partners
- Ability to work independently, use initiative, and follow processes and procedures effectively
- Proactive and reliable approach with commitment to delivering high-quality support
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality, professionalism, and company values
- Support Health & Safety culture by reporting incidents, hazards, and unsafe practices
DP World Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about DP World and has not been reviewed or approved by DP World.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Fair & Transparent Compensation: Pay is considered competitive in many contexts, with strong salary perceptions in several regions. Feedback suggests compensation is sometimes viewed as equitable, with salary practices described as compliant and fair.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits: Wellness initiatives, flexible working hours, and practical supports like reimbursements for mobile, home internet, and home‑office equipment are emphasized. Feedback suggests these benefits contribute meaningfully to everyday work‑life needs.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare Strength: Health coverage is described as comprehensive in some locations, including medical emergency coverage and life insurance. A broader emphasis on health, safety, and wellbeing programs reinforces this support.
DP World Insights
What We Do
Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally. With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 108,000 employees, spanning 74 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future. We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses – Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades. What’s more, we’re reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door. We make trade flow, to change what’s possible for everyone.
