Abacus Employment Services are recruiting for a Office Administrator for our client based in Newbury
As a result of continuous business growth, they are looking to expand the team and recruit a Transport Administrator to assist the client's Transport team and will be reporting to the Transport Manager.
Main Duties include the following:
- Updating weekly transport and despatch schedules in Excel.
- Liaison with existing customers to manage transport bookings & requirements.
- Liaison with own transport fleet and 3rd party providers.
- Managing and tracking all fleet, 3rd party & fuel costs.
- Participate in transport spend tracking and internal reporting.
- Assist with daily transport team and office operations as required.
Skills:
- MS Office Suite: Primarily Excel, Word and Outlook.
- Displaying effective communication both orally and in writing, while possessing an excellent telephone manner.
- Experience liaising with customers and suppliers in a busy, fast paced environment.
- Must have the ability to multitask, working on your own initiative with minimal supervision and having a conscientious and thorough approach to work.
- Ability to successfully prioritise, manage time and resources, displaying effective organisational skills.
- Have a flexible approach to work and display a willingness to undertake varied responsibilities, working alone or as part of a team.
- Punctual, polite, professional, and courteous towards customers, colleagues and suppliers.
Qualifications:
- GCSE Maths and English minimum.
Experience:
- 2-year minimum experience in an office environment.
- Experience working as an Administrator in Transport, Logistics, Supply Chain, Despatch is an advantage, but not essential.
Job Type: Full-time – 42.5 hrs per week 08:00 to 17:00 Monday to Friday (0.5 hour for lunch)
Salary: £25,282 to £26,520 per annum (negotiable depending on experience)
Job Ref : INDNEW