DHL Supply Chain
Gatehouse Adminstrator
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Position: Gatehouse Administrator
Location: Coventry
Shift patterns: Any 5 from 7 (predominantly Monday-Friday). Evening shift: 14:00-22:00
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Are you highly organised, customer-focused, and looking for a role at the heart of a busy logistics operation? We are seeking a Gatehouse Administrator to join our team in Coventry, where you will be the first point of contact for drivers, visitors, and colleagues entering our site. This is a fast-paced position that plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth, safe, and efficient flow of vehicles and people across the operation. If you thrive in a dynamic environment, have strong administrative skills, and enjoy delivering excellent customer service, we'd love to hear from you.
A Typical Day May Involve
- To provide an efficient and professional gatehouse service controlling all vehicle, visitor and contractor movements
- Ensure all arrivals and departures are processed accurately in line with customer, security, health & safety and operational procedures while maintaining accurate records and supporting warehouse and transport operations
- Liaise with site to provide a smooth and accurate facilitation of all deliveries to the correct location and contract
- Liaise with warehouse and transport operations to coordinate vehicle flow
- Verify driver identification and booking information
- Escalate security concerns and operational issues promptly
- Assist with investigation of vehicle delays, missed bookings or site incidents
- Produce daily, weekly and ad hoc reports as required
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This Role Would Suit People Who
- Previous Administrative experience within a Transport/Warehousing environment is essential
- Previously worked within a security environment would be advantageous
- High level of customer service
- Excellent communication skills - Verbal and written
- Organised and strong attention to detail
- Strong IT system skills required (Microsoft systems, Excel)
- Able to work in a busy, pressured and siloed environment, with limited supervision
Why Join Us?
- Free parking and on-site canteen
- 33 days annual leave
- Join our generous pension scheme and benefit from an 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4% employee contribution
- Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations
- Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts
- Affordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice
- Visit https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/working-at-dhl-supply-chain to learn more
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