Transport Administrator

Fowler Welch (Part of the Culina Group) operates in the fresh produce sector providing time critical logistics solutions for major retailers, growers and manufacturers across the UK.

At Culina Group we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!

Due to continued growth, an exciting opportunity is now available for a Transport Administrator to join our team in Washington on a full time 12 month fixed term contract.

As a Transport Administrator you will liaise 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.

Salary: £25,000-£27,000 per annum. 

Working Hours: 4 on 4 off, 6am-6pm. 

Key Duties of a Transport Administrator:

• Ensuring the timely dispatch of drivers at front desk.
• Tracking all deliveries from the depot to customer locations.
• Issuing, checking and signing required driver paperwork upon leaving depot.
• Ensuring the transport team and 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).
• 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.
• POD management.

• Proven experience within a similar transport management position in FMCG environment is desirable. 
• Basic knowledge and experience of tachographs, driving rules and regulations.
• Ability to effectively prioritise workloads in order to meet set deadlines.
• Have a professional and approachable character to ensure smooth running of the general operation.
• Be customer service driven with strong negotiating skills and the ability to influence and steer.
• Good IT skills including MS Office with a high level of numeracy and a keen eye for detail.

As part of our 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 dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

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

• Annual Leave – 20 days inclusive of the bank holidays. 
• Pension scheme – We want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirements so we offer a great contribution of 4.5% employee and 4.5% employer.
• Life Assurance - x 3 your annual salary.
• Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year.
• Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
• Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.
• Everyday discounts - Via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!

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!