Transport Administrator CDH

Job description

Job Type

Administration

Location

Greenhithe - Crossways

Partnership Level

9

Closing Date

05/12/2024

Vacancy Type

Permanent

Salary

£24,400.00 - £30,900.00 Annual

Salary Frequency

Annual

Hours of Work

37.5

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We want all of our Partners to have a good work-life balance and we support flexible working. This might mean flexible or compressed hours, job sharing or shorter hour contracts, where it is possible to do so. Please discuss this further with the hiring manager during your interview.

Our Purpose

Working in Partnership for a happier world – our shared Purpose that guides us in everything we do and inspires 3 important principles; happier people, happier business, happier world. The John Lewis Partnership is a truly unique business, one that seeks to make a positive difference to the lives of everyone.

At a glance

Role Title: Transport Administrator CDH 

Position: This position is a permanent role

Hours of Work: Full Time, 37.5 Hours per week. Working Monday to Friday 10:00 to 18:00. 

This is an office based position. 

There is no weekend or Bank Holiday work required for this position.

Location: Crossways (CDH)

Salary: Up to £30,000

About the role

To adhere to and comply with the Legal and Compliance requirements as outlined within the John Lewis Partnership Operators License and the DVSA Earned Recognition Scheme.

To be a Subject Matter Expert for all transport and fleet-related queries.

Your key responsibilities when supporting our Customer Delivery hub will be:

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Ensure compliance with the Road Transport Directive, Domestic, Working Time and EU Drivers Hours Regulations.

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Maintain and update accurately and timely the vehicle maintenance planner.

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Manage vehicle defects to ensure roadworthiness of the Fleet.

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To ensure all vehicle and driver records are maintained in accordance with regulations.

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Support resource management of people and vehicles in line with the Operators License margin.

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Promote and adhere to all Legal, Health & Safety and Site Operating procedures.

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Understand and adhere to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

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Assist with general administration daily tasks`.

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Be a brand ambassador, delivering an outstanding end to end customer experience.

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Support and champion business strategies and initiatives including Partnership Plans, CSR, Health and Wellbeing and local charity.

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Regularly undertakes self-auditing within the Transport Operation to maintain legal compliance.

Essential skills you will need 

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Experience working in an administrative role.

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Basic knowledge of IT systems and Google suites such as Excel sheets

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Great Interpersonal interpersonal communication skills

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Effective organisation and planning skills

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Knowledge of transport/vehicle compliance 

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Logistics knowledge

Desired skills you will need:

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Knowledge of telematics and route planner systems

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Knowledge of Driver Hours

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Experience of working in a transport environment

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Transport Manager CPC Qualification

Why join our Customer Delivery Hub as a Transport Administrator? 

By supporting your site’s Transport administrative operation runs smoothly and online with our policy and procedures, you will deliver the best service to our customers. You will gain comprehensive stakeholder skills management through interacting with our drivers, management team, suppliers and other third parties on a daily basis. We will value and encourage your professional development. Working as our CDH Transport Administrator, you will get the opportunity to develop and learn new skills within our supply chain network.

Please see the full details and the key accountabilities about the role in the Job Outline attached below. For current Partners only - Please view the job outline here using your internal Partnership email address: 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ta4UFqcvHvAzCkwfv1nOtDxuk1fRnz1h/view

Benefits of the Partnership and the Role

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Full - time working holiday entitlement 18 days holiday, plus public and bank holidays (this is prorated for part-time hours).

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Established work-life balance, including a focus on well-being and flexible working and our equal parenthood leave Policy

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Defined Contribution pension scheme where your contributions will be matched by the Partnership (up to 8% of pay) and, after three years’ service, you’ll receive an additional Partnership contribution of 4% of pay, regardless of whether you pay in or not

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You’ll get a Partnership discount in-store and online once you complete your Earning Membership period. That’s 25% off in John Lewis (12% off electrical products, some exclusions apply) and 20% in Waitrose (some exclusions apply) You’ll also be able to nominate someone you live with to share your discount.

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We’re proud of our exclusive hotels based in some of Britain’s most stunning areas and once you’ve been with us for three months, you’re welcome to explore them

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Free onsite Parking

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Opportunity for overtime on a Saturdays at Crossways CDH

To learn more about our extensive range of exciting benefits that you could enjoy when you join us, visit - https://www.jlpjobs.com/about/benefits/

Next Steps 

The application form consists of a CV upload followed by application questions. Please ensure you refresh the page each time you complete a task to ensure you complete everything that you need to in time. (If internal, check your Workday notifications and see further guidance on the PDW under "Internal application process").

We occasionally close vacancies early in the event we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we recommend you apply early.

You'll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we'll be sure to discuss it with you. 

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At the John Lewis Partnership, we embrace our differences. We want you to be you. Because, well, we know you're at your best when you're free to be yourself. Being a truly inclusive employer to us means creating an environment which celebrates your contribution, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, social background, religion or belief. It's why we've set our own aim to become the UK’s most inclusive business - for our Partners (employees) and our customers. We firmly believe that our future success lies in diversity of thought from all Partners and it's integral in our mission to build a happier world. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us. And, once you're a Partner, your differences will make all the difference. Find out more about D&I in the Partnership here - https://www.jlpjobs.com/about/diversityandinclusion/