Gatehouse Administrator

Company Description

Great Bear (part of the Culina Group) provides distribution services to FMCG clients. Customer centric service focus is delivered through a site-level empowered culture.

At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive…a place where you're valued, challenged and inspired!

Job Description

As a Gatehouse Administrator you would be responsible for effectively and accurately managing vehicles from receipt through to despatch. The primary purpose of this role is to in gate and out gate vehicles on site in a timely and secure manner. This role is critical within the business and needs someone who is accurate and precise in the way in which they work. 

Supporting our e‑fulfilment operation for a well-known recognised brand. The site will handle the movement of customer‑specific products, including beers, wines and spirits, within a fast‑paced warehouse environment.

Salary: Up to £27,206 + £2,000 night premium per annum.

Working hours: 4 on 4 off NIGHTS, 18:00 - 06:00

Key Duties of a Gatehouse Administrator:

• Responsible for receipting and despatching of loads in a timely and secure manner to assist in shift efficiency whilst using correct operational processes and procedures.
• Dealing with drivers on both inbound and outbound gates.
• Liaise with the Operations Controllers in order for the warehouse to be prepared accordingly and allocate bays for the vehicle.
• Checking and sealing of vehicles on exiting the site ensuring paperwork is correct for the load.
• Completion of inbound and outbound paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.
• Using the inbound schedule to book in deliveries to allocated slots.
• Using the CCTV to ensure site is secure
• Assist in any security checks /searches on site.

Qualifications

• Able to demonstrate a high level of attention to detail.
• Able to organise & prioritise their workload.
• Must be a team player who is capable of working on their own initiative.
• Good PC skills and knowledge of MS packages is essential.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Able to work to tight deadlines.
• Excellent problem solving skills and tenacity.

Additional Information

As part of our drive to make Great Bear a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• Annual Leave - 20 days inclusive of bank holidays. 
• Pension scheme - We want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirements so we offer a great contribution of 4% employee and 4% employer.
• Life Assurance -  x 2 your annual salary.
• Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year.
• Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
• Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.
• Everyday discounts - Via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!

If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!