Unilin Flooring UK & Ireland
Transport Administrator
Get notified of more jobs like this · No spam, ever
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Your future job
This fast-paced role is perfect for someone who is motivated, a good communicator, and capable of effectively prioritising their workload. Key responsibilities include load and route planning, managing the flow of information regarding the status of customer inbound/outbound deliveries and completing all administrative tasks relating to transport, distribution and returns in an accurate and timely manner.
Who are you?
Essential Criteria:
- A candidate who embodies our values and places the customer at the heart of everything they do.
- Minimum 6 months’ experience working within a transport management environment
- Has some experience working with SAP.
- Feels comfortable engaging from time to time directly with transport companies.
- Has had hands-on experience in complaint resolution and shipment costing.
- Demonstrates strong route planning knowledge across all UK regions, ensuring efficient and cost-effective transport solutions.
- Is proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and comfortable navigating in-house systems.
- Maintains a disciplined and conscientious approach, capable of managing multiple administrative and planning tasks simultaneously.
- Thrives under pressure and can adapt quickly to changing schedules, maintaining accuracy and professionalism throughout.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Desirable Criteria:
- Interest in business improvement and driving efficiency.
- Be able to interpret data and provide reports as and when required.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure all administrative tasks relating to the transport, distribution and returns departments are carried out consistently, accurately and in a timely manner.
- To achieve customer order requirements within the agreed parameters relating to lead-time, cost, volume, and quality specification.
- Assist in both load and route planning.
- Complete returned goods documentation in a timely and cost-effective manner.
- Manage the flow of information regarding the status of customer inbound/outbound deliveries.
- Build positive relationships with internal departments and suppliers.
- Handle incoming communication from customer service and resolve enquiries.
- Undertake any other tasks within the appropriate levels of responsibility or as directed by a member of the management team.
- Contribute ideas which will improve our ability to provide exceptional customer service.
Health & Safety:
- Work within the Health and Safety Guidelines set out by the Company
- Check compliance adherence for Digital Tachographs and drivers’ hours and infringements monitored
- Be aware of the Risk assessments applicable to you and comply with relevant Safe Systems of Work
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
What can you expect?
- Competitive Annual Salary
- 33 Days Annual Leave
- Private Medical Cover – (available upon passing probation)
- Death in Service Benefit (x2 annual salary)
- Enhanced maternity benefit
- An employer with a clear sustainability strategy (for our planet, customers, and employees).
- We invest in your development and believe in lifelong learning.
- Our unique Unilin DNA.
- Enjoy great discounts on our products.
- In short, you’ll be joining a Top Employer!
Who are we?
Unilin is an international leader in interior design and building solutions with a strong focus on sustainability and innovation. With our flooring, panels, insulation materials, and technologies, we are present in the homes and workplaces of millions of people, as well as in public spaces around the world. Our brands Quick-step, Pergo, and Moduleo are probably familiar to you. Worldwide, around 8,300 employees work every day to push boundaries and innovate. Want to know more about our story? Be sure to check out our website.
#FlooringUK
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills