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Transport Administration Clerk - Wickes

£Competitive & Benefits

Northampton, Northamptonshire

20574

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Wickes is more than just the nation’s favourite DIY store. That’s why the first thing you’ll notice at Wickes is the way everyone pulls together.  It’s a place where we’ll ask for your ideas, listen to your opinions and value the contributions you make. Chances are you’ve never experienced anything quite like our culture.  All our colleagues come from different backgrounds, but what we all have in common is a determination to succeed and a passion for being the best we can be. If that sounds like you, we’ll make you feel right at home.


The role we're recruiting for:

The role of Transport Administration Clerk is required to provide an efficient, organised and effective administrative service, ensuring all systems and procedures are carried out in line with Company policy.


Principle Accountabilities:

  • Update, maintain transport administration related stats and associated compliance files

  • Liaising with both drivers and stores

  • Driver brief & debrief

  • Updating purchase order log on a weekly/daily basis

  • Filing vehicle files

  • Ordering and issuing stationary

  • Produce ad hoc reports as requested

  • Support the Transport Management team with ad hoc issues as they arise

  • Adopt a flexible approach to workload addressing priorities as they arise

  • Support the production of the network KPIs and reports


What are we looking for?

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • The ability to plan workloads to achieve timed deadlines.

  • I.T. Skills, Microsoft Office & Google suites

  • Previous administrative experience.


What we can offer you?

Travis Perkins plc are the UK leader in the building materials and home improvement markets. Recognised as one of Britain’s Top Employers since 2010, we offer our employees access to extensive career opportunities across more than 20 leading businesses including Travis Perkins, Wickes, Keyline and City Plumbing Supplies. We operate out of more than 2,000 outlets nationwide and have over 28,000 colleagues.


Our strong family values and 'cornerstones' lie at the heart of the success of our journey - from family business to forward thinking business. If matching your ambition to our culture is an exciting prospect, there's never been a better time to join us.


And if, like us, you put customers at heart of everything you do, you can expect to be rewarded with a full package of perks on top of a salary that grows with you as you grow in our business.


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