Transport Admin - Rotational Days - Waitrose

Role summary

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The Transport Admin supports daily transport operations for DHL’s Waitrose account, helping coordinate vehicle movements, maintain delivery records, process paperwork, update systems and communicate with drivers, customers and operational teams. Candidates should have good administrative and organisational skills, accurate data-entry ability and confidence using Microsoft Office or similar systems. Transport, logistics or warehouse experience is useful but may not be essential. The role requires clear communication, attention to detail and the ability to prioritise work in a busy, time-sensitive environment. Because the position involves rotational days, candidates should be flexible with working schedules and comfortable supporting changing operational requirements. Reliability, teamwork, a customer-focused approach and a willingness to follow health, safety and company procedures are expected.

About the employer

DHL is a global logistics and supply-chain company operating across express delivery, freight forwarding, contract logistics, e-commerce and specialist transport services. Its UK operations support major retailers, manufacturers, healthcare organisations and other businesses with warehousing, inventory management, distribution and delivery solutions. DHL Supply Chain, the division most closely associated with this role, manages customer sites and transport networks using technology, operational planning and large teams of logistics professionals. The company places strong emphasis on safety, service quality, compliance, teamwork and continuous improvement. Employees may work in warehouses, transport offices, distribution centres or customer facilities, often with shift-based schedules. DHL is recognised internationally as a large employer offering structured training and opportunities to progress into transport coordination, operations supervision, planning and broader supply-chain roles.

Working in United Kingdom

The United Kingdom offers job opportunities in logistics, warehousing, transport administration, retail distribution, technology, healthcare, finance and professional services. Major employment centres include London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Bristol, Glasgow and regional distribution hubs near motorways and airports. British workplace culture is generally professional, punctual and polite, with emphasis on clear communication, personal responsibility and health and safety. Lifestyle options range from busy city living to quieter coastal and countryside communities, although housing and commuting costs vary considerably. Most non-UK nationals need permission to work. Irish citizens can work without a visa, while other applicants may need an eligible sponsored visa; entry-level administrative roles may not meet Skilled Worker requirements, so sponsorship should be confirmed with the employer. Relocating usually involves arranging accommodation, a National Insurance number, banking, healthcare registration and proof of the right to work.