Transport Administrator

It's more than a job

As a Contract Logistics Specialist at Kuehne+Nagel, you will manage end-to-end warehousing operations for our customers. By doing so with precision, you not only contribute to the success of your team, but also to the day-to-day operations and success in the warehouse and distribution centres. At Kuehne+Nagel, our work truly contributes to more than we imagine.

In this role you will be responsible for managing transport documentation, scheduling deliveries, laising with drivers and customers, and ensuring complicance with relevant transport regulations.

How you create impact

• Monitor all Road & Rail movements to meet the authorities security plan
• Manage the waiver process, raising waivers for sign off which do not meet the security standard
• Check all road and rail movements meet the standard requirement prior to providing authority to proceed
• Record all movements by road in real time and ensure that effective communications are maintained with drivers, customers and internal departments with regards to all movements.
• Report/escalate any issues using the systems provided
• Ensure all necessary information is supplied to the STVC Manager and Control Tower Team as required
• Ensure effective communications to customers on execution of the plan for the day to day S5/Munitions delivery / Collections.
• Ensure compliance with relevant transport regulations and company policies.

What we would like you to bring

• Strong administrative skills
• Excellent communication abilities
• Proactive approach to problem solving
• Experience within a logistics distribution or transport environment is desirable
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong customer service skills
• Knowledge of compliance requirements/regulations

What's in it for you

As well as our competitive pay rates and superb training opportunities, we also offer a great working environment. You will be respected and valued if you work for us and have genuine opportunities to progress and develop.

A tailored personal development and training programme. Trusted and empowered to deliver and be your best. Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave. Cycle to work scheme. Discount on high street stores and local supermarkets. Refer a friend scheme.

Health Cash plans will be also available to you. The easy-to-use plan provides you with a range of valuable cash benefits and services and gives you money back towards the cost of your routine healthcare, up to set limits, helping you to budget for essential health costs such as optical, dental and therapy treatments.

As proud holders of the Gold Covenant, we are a forces-friendly employer who recognise the skills, expertise and value service leavers bring to our organisation

Who we are

Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.

As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.