Job Description

Transport Administrator 

Monday to Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm

Salary: £25,000

Hours per week: 40

Aylesford, Kent

If you are as ambitious as we are and you’re looking for an opportunity to progress your career within Supply Chain Logistics, join us as the Transport Administrator at our Kent Frozen Foods Depot based in Aylesford. You will be required to liaise with the wider team, managers, and multiple departments to ensure solutions are delivered both effectively and efficiently. 

Reporting to the Operations Supervisor, you will de-brief drivers and measure delivery performance to ensure the smooth operation of our entire warehouse and transport operation. You will manage and maintain both paper and digital records. As Transport Administrator you will take overall responsibility for answering incoming calls and emails for customers and drivers. Responding to any customer queries and complaints, finding a resolution and processing credits where necessary in a professional manner.

You’ll be a forward-thinking individual, able to adapt to change with a view to drive customer experience and level of service. You’ll be expected to be on site during critical operational hours which will predominantly be Monday – Friday however a level of flexibility is required to cover a Saturday shift on a rotational basis.

To join us as the Transport Administrator, you will be an excellent communicator with previous customer service experience within a fast-paced company. Have strong IT knowledge in particular Microsoft Outlook, Excel, SAP. We have a bespoke Transport Management Software package we use so already working in the fleet or distribution field is ideal but not essential. We can train you on all you need to know to be a success if you have the right attitude and approach to get the job done.

In return we offer a great package including basic salary with a generous holiday allowance and the option to purchase more, company pension plus huge discounts on award-winning products. In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to further enhance your skills through our Learning & Development programmes. At Kent Frozen Foods, a Sysco Company you can really be anything you want to be!

People join us for the stability and security. But they stay for our fun and friendly culture that supports everyone to be the best they can be. Join us and discover all sorts of opportunities to develop your career with us, as well as a range of great benefits.

Additional Information

At kff everyone is welcome. We don’t want you to ‘fit our culture’ we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We don’t just look at your CV, we’re more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at kff and we recognise that kff can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you.