About The Role
Our Transport Administrators play a vital part in the operation and the customer journey by making sure that all of our customers receive their deliveries on time, every time.
You’ll work closely with our central routing team and provide continual support to the Self-Employed Drivers dealing with any issues that might arise. You’ll also ensure that we remain legally compliant within Transport Legislation and working time directives.
1. Salary: £27,209.00 per annum
2. Hours: 4 on 4 off Shift Pattern working 10:00am-10:00pm
3. Job Type: Full time and permanent contract
4. Location: Unit 200, Fleming Way, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 9DF
Here's What You Can Expect To Be Doing
5. Act as the first point of contact for all Driver queries throughout the day
6. Ensure that all deliveries remain on schedule and support with resolving any issues
7. Record any vehicle defects and ensure that no vehicles classed as ‘off-the-road’ are being used
8. Ensure all vehicles are loaded efficiently, within legal and safety guidelines
9. Allocate routes to our drivers for the following day
10. Update daily reports for the Depot and log any issues
11. Complete licence checks for new Self-Employed Drivers
12. Order Depot supplies when required
13. Issue and report any lost or stolen fuel cards
14. Raising purchase order’s when required
15. Accurate recording of depot time sheets for all employees
16. Support with performance on agreed KPI's
A Few Things About You
17. An understanding of transport legislation and logistics operation
18. Able to remain calm and focused under pressure
19. Able to solve problems independently and with confidence
20. Able to communicate effectively especially via email and phone
21. PC literate including Microsoft packages with Excel at intermediate or advanced level
A Bit About Us
We’re big on appliances and electricals, REALLY big. Washing machines, fridge freezers and TVs? They’re our bread and butter. Mobiles, Airwraps and Ring doorbells? Yep, those too. If it plugs in, powers up or makes life easier, AO probably has it.
But we’re more than that… For over 25 years, trust has been at the heart of everything we do, helping us become the UK’s most trusted electrical retailer. Our customers rate us 4.9 on Trustpilot from nearly ONE MILLION reviews and more 5-star ratings than any other UK electrical retailer, because they know they can rely on us and it’s the exact same for our AOers too.
We truly believe it’s more than just a job, we genuinely care about each other and our impact on making our customers lives easier, by helping them brilliantly. Everyone here knows how their role makes a difference. Our people are our superpower, so, when it comes to finding new AOers, we know it’s about more than just a CV, it’s about what makes you, YOU.
Our Benefits
22. 24 days holiday
23. At least 5% contribution pension scheme
24. Healthcare Cashback Scheme
25. Exclusive Staff Discount
26. Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Packages
27. Expression of wish service
28. Make a difference days (x2 fully paid charity days a year)
29. Share-save Scheme
To see all our benefits and perks, visit our AO Benefits page.