Transport Administrator

Location postcode: RG10 9XY
Salary: £30-32.5k per annum
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Working hours:  42.5 hours, normally 7.30am-5.00pm, Monday-Friday

Admin skills, organised and adaptable, good at building a rapport with customers and, ideally, office-based transport operations experience..If this sounds like you and balancing a busy workload in a fast-paced transport depot will keep you engaged, not fazed, then we want to hear from you! As Transport Administrator, you will join our Knowl Hill depot, near Maidenhead and Reading,

What you’ll be doing as Transport Administrator
Our transport offices are the nerve centres of our waste collection services and key to daily operations running smoothly, with the onus on providing fantastic customer service. Providing admin support to the Depot Operations Manager, there is plenty to turn your hand to, including:

Relaying customer requests and any issues 
Daily recording of weights on Enwis (our inhouse system) and producing end-of-month reports. Filing weight tickets for cross-reference with invoices.
Ordering office equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE)
New starter admin 
Updating and maintaining the clocking and payroll system 
Maintaining holiday/absence records
Liaising with drivers over general queries, including basic payroll queries/HR issues

What you’ll need

Ideally two years’ office-based experience involving transport operations, or a sound knowledge of the waste industry 
Good computer skills - think Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, plus our own systems (we'll train you up)
Numerate, with good spoken and written English 
Flexibility with the ability to multi-task
You can think on your feet and use your initiative

Why Grundon – and what’s in it for you
We believe in nurturing talent and offer plenty of training and professional development opportunities. We’re all about innovation and advancements in technology too, including adopting a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) led driver safety programme across our 300+ commercial fleet.

You can expect a perks and benefits package that includes: 

Discretionary company bonuses
Pension scheme (you contribute 5% of pay, Grundon matches this) with life insurance cover 
30 days’ annual leave (inclusive of 8 bank holidays), which will increase with service, plus the option to buy up to 5 extra days' holiday

Ready to join us?
We interview as soon as strong applications come in, so don’t wait – apply now to become our next Transport Administrator and start your journey with a supportive and forward-thinking team.

Click apply now – we look forward to hearing from you!
(Please note: No agencies)

Since 1929, Grundon has been at the forefront of waste management and environmental services in the UK, advocating sustainable practices and revolutionising waste management. Here, the value of what you do resonates far beyond the typical workday.

If you're ready to roll up your sleeves and dive into a career that's both impactful and rewarding, you've come to the right place.

We're actively recruiting to fill a variety of roles – from Drivers and Technicians to Recycling Operatives, Transport Coordinators and many more. So, if you're ready to be the backbone of our operations, we'd love to hear from you.

But wait, there's more! We're not just about day-to-day operations, we're all about helping you grow, both personally and professionally. Get ready for training sessions that'll sharpen your skills faster than you can say "reduce, reuse, recycle." Plus, you'll enjoy exclusive perks like discounts on shopping (because who doesn't love a good deal?) and access to cheaper gym memberships to keep you feeling as fit as a perfectly sorted bin.

Oh, and did we mention our commitment to the community and the planet? That's right, we're not just about profits; we're about making a positive impact inside and outside of our depots too.