Transport Assistant
| Posting date: | 05 August 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 September 2025 |
| Location: | Rochdale, OL16 4GR |
| Company: | Wincanton |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 13157 |
Summary
As a Transport Administrator based in Kingsway, you will work a 4 on 4 off shift pattern on the night shift (18:00 - 06:00), be responsible for managing and coordinating transport activities to ensure efficient and timely delivery of goods and providing exceptional customer service and support to colleagues and clients in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
You must demonstrate flexibility, adaptability, and a commitment to delivering outstanding service to our clients.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and pride our selves on our social value commitments and our strategy to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce. Our people are what make us great!
Duties and responsibilities:
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General administration duties in-line with Transport legislation, company policy and procedures
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To work with, assist, and report to the Transport Management team
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Ensuring good standards of Health and Safety processes are followed by yourself and the team
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Assist with the management of vehicle defects through the VOR process
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Administration of the movement of vehicles and associated activities.
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Undertake all activities in line with KPI requirements and SLA’s.
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Responsible for booking all drivers / vehicles into the depot.
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Tracks and supports the organisation of trailer servicing on time in accordance with procedures.
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Issues correct paperwork and books out drivers from the transport department
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Face to face interaction with drivers when conducting pre- and de-briefs.
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Continuously monitors the in-house and third-party management software systems, ensuring compliance with key system requirements.
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Ensure compliance with all Company, statutory and Health and Safety obligations.
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Works closely with key operational partners including other departments, depots and customer locations.
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Other site administration as and when required
What will you bring?
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Excellent administration and organisational skills
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An effective communicator, with excellent verbal and written skills
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Naturally curious, willing to learn and develop
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Intermediate level IT skills in Excel, Word and Outlook
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Outstanding attention to detail to ensure accurate records are maintained
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Ability to work to strict timescales
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Knowledge of appropriate driver legislation, Microlise, Tachomaster, and consignment management software is desirable but not essential
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Team player, self-motivated, flexible and confident
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General awareness of health and safety is essential
Experience, skills and attributes:
- Team player
- An understanding of IT, Microsoft Office, in particular MS Excel & MS Outlook.
- Excellent communication skills written and verbally
- Flexible, adaptable, and able to think rationally under pressure.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail.
- Prioritise tasks effectively and manage time efficiently to meet productivity targets and service level agreements.
Desired:
- Previous experience in the logistics sector is desirable, but not essential.
- Understanding of transport regulations and requirements
- An understanding of transport systems Flexipod/ WinSight, Vision, Telematics
- Proven experience of dealing with maintenance suppliers to ensure fast and effective service levels.
What do we offer?
We really value our people and offer a friendly, safety-first working environment and a competitive salary along with other benefits including company pension scheme, generous holidays, cycle to work scheme, share scheme, employee benefits online discount platform, onsite parking + much more
As a valued member of the team you will be rewarded with:
- Competitive salary
- First Aid, Health and Safety & Fire Marshall Training available
- Free onsite parking
- Uniform
- Retail discounts
- Pension scheme
- Death in Service benefit
- Healthcare Cash Plan
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Wellbeing and benefits Portal
Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. That’s why we provide significant opportunities for career progression, as well as training enrichment and multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment.
Our Commitment:
Our people are our most important asset and as such we are continuously expanding our capability programs to provide you with opportunities to build and extend your professional, functional, and management skills. Your development through coaching is our priority. Continuous learning takes place through a broad variety of opportunities and types of engagements. Access to the latest technological innovations in the logistics and supply chain industry, as well as Wincanton’s deep knowledge and expertise in our field, constitute a superb platform for your professional development.
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