Wickes are a digitally-led, service-enabled organisation with a project in every home.
Would you enjoy the pace and energy of a distribution environment which is collaborative, fun and inclusive where people feel part of a winning team?
If the answer to the above is ‘yes’, then Wickes is the place for you!
We are looking to recruit a PM Transport Administrator in our Home Delivery Centre in Northampton (Brackmills Industrial Estate)
Shifts will be Tuesday to Friday 13:00-21:00 , Saturday 10:00-18:00
The role is crucial as you will be the first point of contact for colleagues with a clear line of escalation to the PM Transport Supervisor.
Duties include but are not limited to:
Carrying out full and comprehensive debrief of Home delivery crews and trunking network drivers.
Logging of WTD hours and sheets.
Updating records on FTA Vision
Sense check and updating payroll record sheets.
Calling through vehicle defects for returning drivers.
Taking notes for investigations or disciplinaries.
Update and maintain transport administration-related stats
Updating weekly accounting Flash reports
Ordering and issuing stationery
Produce ad hoc reports as requested
Support the Transport Management team with any ad hoc issues as they arise
Adopt a flexible approach to workload addressing priorities by time sensitivity and impact
Support the production of the network KPIs and reports
What are we looking for?
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
The ability to work under pressure and plan workloads to achieve timed deadlines.
I.T. Skills, Microsoft Office & Google suites
Previous administrative experience.
What can we offer you?
You’ll be supported with fantastic learning and development and have the opportunity to grow and develop your career with us
On top of a competitive salary of £12.62 ph (£26,249.60 pa)
We’ll also equip you with a benefits package that includes
• Competitive bonus
• Save-as-you-earn scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Colleague discount
• Discount platform including savings and cash back at numerous retailers, savings on gym membership, cycle to work scheme
Our widely recognised wellbeing strategy is something we’re proud of at Wickes. As part of this, we offer a range of health and wellbeing benefits and support, including an Employee Assistance Programme, financial education & loans, and access to parental, menopause and fertility support.
We recognise the value of bringing our teams together to collaborate, support each other and build on our amazing culture. We are also encouraging our teams to work flexibly, with a blend of remote / office working.
About Us:
Wickes is a multi-channel retailer operating in the home improvement market. With 40 years in the industry, Wickes now generates revenue in excess of £1.3Bn across 230 stores delivered by 8,000+ colleagues.
But the Wickes’ culture is considered its best-kept secret; it’s a collaborative, down-to-earth, fun and inclusive environment where people feel part of a winning team. 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.
Please note: All offers of employment are subject to DBS / background checks.
"Please contact us if you require any adjustments within the application process, wickesrecruit@wickes.co.uk If you require any reasonable adjustments at the interview stage you will have an opportunity to inform us when we invite you to interview.”
