Network Adminstrator
| Posting date: | 31 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,000 to £27,449.5 per year |
| Additional salary information: | depending on experience. |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 August 2025 |
| Location: | Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 5QQ |
| Company: | Gregory Distribution Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | R006146_1753974058 |
Summary
Network Administrator
Location: Shepton Mallet
About Us: At Gregory Distribution Ltd, we are committed to delivering excellence in logistics and transport services. Our team is dedicated to maintaining high standards of compliance and operational efficiency. Join us and grow your career in a supportive and expanding business environment. We foster a strong culture of teamwork and continuous improvement.
Job Description: We are looking for a Network Administrator to support transport, warehouse, and customer service operations. The role involves managing documentation, resolving delivery and stock issues, preparing reports, and ensuring smooth communication across teams-all while maintaining safety and service standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver comprehensive administrative support, including document management (filing, photocopying, scanning), data entry, and accurate handling of Proof of Delivery (POD) documentation.
- Respond promptly and professionally to telephone, email, and system enquiries from internal teams and external customers, ensuring timely resolution of issues.
- Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence, including customer system communications, with accuracy and professionalism.
- Prepare and distribute operational reports such as KPIs, stock summaries, and daily/weekly/monthly performance updates to support customer and internal meetings.
- Liaise with Transport and Warehouse teams to process essential documentation and meet logistical requirements.
- Investigate and resolve stock discrepancies (e.g., missing items, shortages, damages) and produce weekly stock reports to support invoicing.
- Monitor stock control systems, perform scanning tasks, and report findings to depot leadership.
- Collaborate with internal depots and the network team to ensure deliveries are completed on time and in full.
- Support the transport team in managing delivery issues, including rejected goods and rebooking deliveries.
- Maintain regular communication with key customers to provide delivery updates and manage expectations.
- Process and file driver paperwork, ensuring accurate scanning and job allocation.
- Assist with the fines process to support compliance and protect customer and business interests.
- Maintain proficient use of internal systems such as GDL and Pallet Network platforms to meet operational and customer service standards.
- Foster effective working relationships across departments to support a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
- Adhere to all Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) policies and procedures, including reporting hazards and incidents via the Intelex system.
- Take personal responsibility for health and safety, ensuring the wellbeing of oneself and others in the workplace.
- Support the wider Network Operations team by undertaking additional tasks as directed by the Network Service Supervisor or depot leadership team.
Requirements:
- Previous experience working in a transport or warehouse environment is advantageous, but not essential.
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
- Strong geographical knowledge of the UK.
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload.
- Critical attention to detail and ability to meet daily deadlines.
- Able to work as part of a team and on your own initiative.
- Proficiency in MS packages, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Why Join Gregory Distribution Ltd?
- Competitive Salary: £26,000 per annum - £27,449.50 per annum, depending on experience.
- Hours: 08:30hrs - 17:30hrs, Monday to Friday with a Saturday morning rota, 1 in 10.
- Training: Monthly Courses for a variety of areas.
- Benefits: Additional holiday purchasing scheme*, Retail discounts with Circular Benefits*, Retail Trust Wellbeing Support*, and more.
- Career Growth: Explore opportunities for professional development within our expanding business.
- Company Benefits: Excellent holiday allowance. Life assurance, pension, and sickness scheme*.
- Extras: Christmas Savings Club*, Black Circle Tyre Discount*, Cycle To Work Scheme*, Free Uniform and paid Volunteer Day.
- Wellbeing Support: Benefit from the Retail Trust Wellbeing Support* program.
- Team Environment: Be part of a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration.
How to Apply
If you have the drive to be the best and want to be part of a flourishing and ambitious company, apply now!
Please submit your application as soon as possible. Due to high volumes of applications, we reserve the right to close adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications.
Eligibility: Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions. Proof of Right to Work will be required at the interview stage.
Contact Us: For any queries, please contact our Recruitment Team at . Our team is available Monday to Friday, 08:30hrs - 17:00hrs.
Note to Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to recruit directly but have a Preferred Supplier List for when we need assistance. We'll be in touch if we need you.
*Subject to terms and conditions.