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Howdens are looking for a Transport Administrator to join our transport team at our manufacturing site in Runcorn, Cheshire. As the Transport Administrator, you will be responsible for managing all transport related activities at our site, in coordination with our warehouse team and wider transport network.

What will you be doing as a Transport Administrator:

- Completing a daily analysis on the current status of the tallboy and Runcorn urban trailer fleet
- Completing all European documentation for loads departing from our site
- Ensuring additional pallet collections are planned onto the primary transport fleet as required
- Managing on site VOR's and MOT’s and liaise with the onsite third-party engineer to ensure efficient resolution to any problems
- Ensuring any burst loads are dealt with appropriately, in a timely and most economical way possible
- Coordinating sub-contractor collections through preparing paperwork and liaising with our other transport sites
- Working with the pallet yard teams to ensure all loading requests are carried out and completing spot checks on trailers to ensure they are legally and safety compliant

Shift Pattern:

- 08:00-16:00 Monday to Friday, but flexibility is required to meet the demands of the day-to-day requirements

What do I need to qualify for the Transport Administrator:

- Experience working in a transport operation (desirable)
- Experience using transport and warehouse execution systems (TMS, Microlise, SAP)
- Confident communication and excellent interpersonal skills
- Strong organisational and time management abilities
- Customer focus with great problem-solving skills
- Collaborative working and a solution-focused outlook

What we can offer you as a Transport Administrator:

- Competitive salary + bonus
- Excellent pension scheme
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays with an opportunity to purchase additional days
- Staff discount
- Ongoing support and development
- Free lunch at our onsite canteen
- Free onsite car parking
- Friendly and supportive environment offering exceptional reward and recognition

About Us:

Howdens Joinery is the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware.  We have over 800 depots throughout the UK and Europe – making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. With an ambitious and credible growth plan, we continue to build on our £2.3 billion sales made last year.

There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment. That, along with a competitive salary, development opportunities, and exciting rewards, are among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens – and why we have been named as one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For.

How to apply:

We are building a future where world-class service, innovation, and sustainability are embedded within our DNA.  If Howdens sounds like the kind of place where you can build and develop your career as a Transport Administrator, then we are keen to hear from you.

Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We’re working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email (url removed)  with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you