Job Description

About the role

We are looking for a Transport Administrator to join our team who is highly motivated, well organised with a can-do attitude individual. This is an excellent opportunity for somebody to develop their skills and experience in an office-based role within the Transport team.


You will provide a full and comprehensive administrative support service to our busy Transport Department in line with General Data Protection Regulations. (GDPR)


You will be responsible for
Accurately record and report payroll information within dedicated timelines. Ordering/issuing of all operational uniforms Ensure all documentation relating to period end is completed within the given time-scales. Manage the control and collation of transport related invoices working closely with the Finance team and suppliers ensuring all invoices have a Purchase Order against them Accurately record agency usage and costings for Management Accounts To provide information to facilitate the collation of period Key Performance Indicator's (KPI's) Ordering and monitoring of Derv for the depot Compilation of the Management Accounts (MAD) Collate Minutes for investigations and Disciplinary meetings for the Department when required Ordering and management of Stationary Ensure all documentation is completed ready for processing by the Transport Shift Managers in relation to Starters, Leavers, Change of terms and probationary periods. Coordinating driver recruitment. Management of Courier Usage and compilation of Purchase orders and Invoices on a weekly basis.

You will need

Current knowledge of Transport legislation including tacho-graph and working hour's regulations would be advantageous.

Are you enthusiastic, committed & driven to achieve effective results and reach all targets? Have an accurate and methodical approach to your work? Well organised and self-motivated with the ability to work on your own initiative with minimal supervision? Possess excellent numeracy and literacy skills and have a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel? Have excellent written and verbal communication skills with individuals at all levels? Reliability and flexibility are also key aspects of this varied role

If you have answered yes to all the above and want to be part of the BEST team, then we may have the perfect role for you.


Within this role you will ensure that all processes and communication in relation to supplier ordering and processing of purchase orders are adhered to effectively. On completion you will support the administration of all other transport related duties.


About The Company

Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country. We operate over 190 cash and carry branches, eight distribution centres, five Best Food Logistics sites, as well as six support centre locations across the UK.


Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) at Booker means that whoever you are and whatever your background, we always want you to feel represented and that you can be yourself at work. In short, we're a place where Everyone's Welcome.


We know life looks a little different for each of us. That's why at Booker and Best, we always welcome conversations about flexible working. Some people are at the start of their careers, some want the freedom to do the things they love. Others are going through life-changing moments like becoming a carer, nearing retirement, adapting to parenthood, or something else. So, talk to us throughout your application about how we may be able to support you.

We're proud that Booker is a

Disability Confident Committed

employer and we're committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support you can expect, please contact

recruitment@bookergroup.com

Please note
We can only accept candidates over the age of 18 if the role requires working before 6:15 am or after 9:45 pm or involves working in areas such as the warehouse, beers, wines & spirits, and driving roles.
On the occasions where we have high volumes of applicants, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date in order for us to manage all of the applicants appropriately. We will only be able to offer individual feedback to those candidates who attend an interview.
Booker Group is part of Tesco plc, however, is operated separately from the core Tesco business and as such the benefits offered will be different from those offered at Tesco
For more information about us please visit www.bookergroupjobs.co.uk
What's in it for you

The additional Benefits of being part of the BEST team!

10% Tesco discount, which increases to 15% for 4 days every 4 weeks (all discounts apply to home delivery) 20% discount on F&F Clothing 10% discount at Tesco Cafe 10% Booker discount Pizza Hut Restaurants: 25% discount after 3pm, excludes buffet and deals 25% discount at selected Burger King restaurants Contributory Pension. 1 year life assurance for all colleagues; or 3 years if you join the pension scheme Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family & the opportunity to join a healthcare cash plan. An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including cinema vouchers & a cycle to work scheme * A great holiday package - 29 days pro rata