Do you have excellent attention to detail and enjoy a varied role? Are you looking for a fast-paced administration role within a leading transport company? If so, our Depot Administrator role is the job for you!
Here at Langdons, we have an amazing opportunity for a Depot Administrator to join the team based in Motherwell. You will be working on a full time, permanent basis, working Monday to Friday Days and in return, you will receive a highly competitive salary of £29,016.24 per annum plus excellent company benefits!
The Depot Administrator role:
Oversee Depot administration requirements and in partnership with management colleagues, ensure they are completed efficiently and effective processes are in place.
About us:
Whether it’s fresh consignments or frozen goods we have it covered! Langdons can deliver to almost any location in the UK or Ireland within 24 hours. We have 9 depots and over 375 lorries carrying chilled and frozen food all over the country. We’re the only company providing a 24-hour service of this kind, and we’re very good at it.
Langdons are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, treating all applicants equitably and ensuring all recruitment is based on merit. However, we particularly welcome applications from the following groups as they are underrepresented in our industry: Women, LGBT+, and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic applicants.
What’s in it for you?
- Annual pay review
- Company sick pay
- Long Service Bonus Payments
- Free inhouse job specific training and development
- Opportunity for career relevant apprenticeships
- Free onsite parking
- Free eye tests up to £25
- Free tea/coffee/milk
- Office/Warehouse to wheels scheme
- Relaxed working environment
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Staff Discount Scheme
What you’ll be doing as our Depot Administrator:
- Act as the first point of contact for operational staff and visitors, ensuring that there is a timely response, appropriate follow-up and escalation of issues to a relevant colleague.
- Ensure that the correct levels and appropriate PPE and stationery are in place and that company accounting processes are followed and sufficient petty cash is available.
- Update and maintain employee and operational records in accordance with statutory and company standards, procedures and data protection requirements.
- Co-ordinate site audits and ensuring relevant paperwork and procedures are in place.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of site procedures and processes, ensuring all relevant colleagues are fully briefed and updated of any changes.
- Assist management colleagues with the development and management of company systems and associated software, coaching others in their application where required.
- Attend meetings when required and ensure accurate and comprehensive notes are taken.
- Provide administration cover where required on a company-wide basis and ensure other colleagues are fully inducted and developed to ensure continuity in their absence.
- Assist with company-wide projects and associated communications where required.
Qualifications and experience we are looking for in our Depot Administrator:
- Level 3 Business Administration or equivalent.
- IT literate in Microsoft Office packages and have the ability to compile, analyse and interpret relevant data.
- Experienced in working with staff at all levels and working in a team-based office environment in a customer-facing role.
- Committed to ongoing professional development and has experience in coaching and supporting others to perform their role.
Skills we are looking for in our Depot Administrator:
- Ability to use initiative and to be so organised that key tasks can be completed fully and on time.
- Ability to work to fluid targets and deadlines.
- Proven verbal and written communication skills.
- Proven arithmetic skills.
- High attention to detail and confidence to challenge discrepancies where necessary in the right manner and on a timely basis.
- Ability to act with sensitivity.
Additional Requirements:
- Capable of remaining calm under pressure and be able to deal with difficult conversations.
- Flexibility with shift pattern and location to assist with depot administration requirements.
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