Who are Culina?
Culina is the UK’s leading independent specialist supply chain partner, trusted by some of the nation’s best recognised food, fast-moving consumer goods (FMGC) and retail brands. We're proud to employ over 22,000 colleagues across 100+ locations nationwide, supported by a fleet of more than 5,500 trucks and trailers delivering every day.
We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Contract Logistics division – through flexible warehousing, transport and fulfilment solutions, we simplify complexity, drive continuous improvement and create exceptional experiences for customers. Delivering certainty. Creating value. Enabling growth.
Job DescriptionLife in this role
As part of our, Contract division, we have an exciting opportunity to join the team as a Transport Administrator on a full time permanent basis.
Salary: £26,120 per annum, plus £2,000 shift supplement.
Working hours: 4 on 4 nights, 6pm-6am.
The purpose of a Transport Administrator is to provide administrative support and creation of accurate data, with the ability to work to deadlines and contributing to the overall success of the site.
Key Duties of a Transport Administrator:
- Contribute to the success of the site by ensuring that all POD and Return processes are carried out in accordance with the site policy documents.
- Booking in collections for customers and completion of relevant paperwork.
- Booking in deliveries for customers.
- Investigate any collection queries.
- Ensure all paperwork is returned for all customer deliveries despatched from site, and chase outstanding POD’s.
- Liaising with staff at other depots and external contacts.
- Photocopying, printing, organising and storing documents and computer based information.
- Managing inbound diary for all customers.
- Controlling period end spreadsheets.
- Compiling lists of outstanding POD’s and contacting the hauliers to request.
- Reporting the POD’s outstanding each day.
What you’ll need ...
- Proven experience in a similar role.
- Fantastic communication skills.
- Excellent problem solving, analytical and organisational skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and to tight timescales.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft office packages.
- High level of attention to detail.
- Able to manage own time to achieve targets.
What is in it for you?
If you're looking for a role where you can make an impact, develop your career, and be part of a team that works as one to achieve great results, we'd love to hear from you. Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme - our salary sacrifice scheme offers a cost-effective way to drive an electric vehicle, with payments taken directly from your salary. Eligibility and salary thresholds apply.
Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme - our salary sacrifice scheme offers a cost-effective way to drive an electric vehicle, with payments taken directly from your salary. Eligibility and salary thresholds apply.
Wellbeing Support – your wellbeing matters to us. Through our Employee Assistance Programme, you'll have 24/7 access to confidential counselling and legal support, whenever you need it.
Eye Care Vouchers – free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
Reward & Recognition – we love celebrating great work, we recognise those who go above and beyond.
Everyday Discounts – our benefits platform gives you access to discounts from over 50 leading retailers, helping your money go further every day.
Skills Required
- Proven experience in a similar role
- Strong communication skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Excellent analytical skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight timescales
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office packages
- High level of attention to detail
- Ability to manage own time and achieve targets
What We Do
Culina Group is a market leading provider of high quality logistics services for food and drink companies in the UK and Ireland. We serve a sizeable portfolio of customers - ranging from niche operators to major multinational companies - across our vast depot network, comprised of over 100 strategically located sites. We work with over 22,000 fantastic people at peak and specialise in the development and implementation of total supply chain solutions for ambient and chilled brand manufacturers and distributors. We are totally customer focused and always seek to add real value to our clients, providing a holistic solution to meet the challenges faced by manufacturers and the changing demands of the retail sector.
