Operations and Logistics Administrator (Part Time)

Mudwalls Farm Limited (t/a Mudwalls Food Group)

Oxleasow Road,

Redditch,

Worcestershire,

B98 0RE

Role Profile – Operations \& Logistics Administrator (Part Time)

*Mudwalls (Food Group) are a growing consolidator / distributor, relating to the supply of Fine Food and Drink, including Mudwalls Fresh Produce, to the independent Retail sector. All the products we supply are consolidated and distributed from our purpose\-built Distribution Centre in Redditch, Worcestershire. This ensures that all the Fine Food and Drink we supply meets the strict Mudwalls (Food Group) standards.*

Due to continued growth, Mudwalls (Food Group) are recruiting for an Operations \& Logistics Administrator to join our existing team.

*The Operations \& Logistics Administrator will be responsible for supporting the Operations and Logistics function with all related administration, including compliance; they will take the lead in all administrative tasks / requirements relating to operations and transport compliance, inc. staff / driver planning and rotas.*

Desirable Experience and Qualifications: \-

· Knowledge of the food / retail industry would be hugely beneficial.

· Experience in a similar role / knowledge of operational / technical and transport / O\-License compliance is essential.

· OLAC (or similar) qualification / knowledge.

· Vehicle loading, customer order consolidation, logistics planning experience.

· Own transport and full UK Driving License.

· Living within 20\-mile radius of our Head Office address (B98 0RE).

· Support the commercial and supply chain departments with key info relating to operations and logistics.

· Provide support to the Head of Operations \& Logistics in all aspects of the Operations and Logistics functions.

· Assist with production planning and coordination of related logistics collections from suppliers.

· Attention to detail; planning staffing and rotas across the operations and logistics functions (c. 20 staff).

· Plan and administrate vehicle maintenance / compliance, inc. workshop scheduling, defects.

· Administrate logistics (vehicle and driver) compliance relating to tachographs, working / driving time directives.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Excellent communication skills with experience of managing people across different departments.

· Strong / confident IT skills, experienced in the use of Excel \& Microsoft based IT functionality.

· Able to work well under pressure and demonstrate the commitment, enthusiasm and flexibility expected within this role.

· Based full time at our Worcestershire Head Office (no hybrid working or working from home).

· Hold the required standard of English language and literacy in relation to the role.

· Ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently, using own initiative.

· Highly numerate with strong diligence / attention to detail.

· Completion and recording of all company documentation as required.

· Flexibility (prepared to perform any other reasonable duties, as requested).

· Punctual and self\-motivated.

Key Tasks: \-

· Fleet Management / Optimisation

· Driver \& Ops Resource Management (internal \& external)

· Logistics Planning \& Optimisation (internal \& third party)

· Customer Order / Delivery Schedule Planning / Optimisation

· Pick / Consolidation / Load Planning

· Delivery \& Collection Route Planning / Optimisation

· Transport / O\-License Management / Compliance (inc driver management / debriefing)

Employee Benefits: \-

· Flexible part\-time contract: base hours to suit successful candidate (with flexibility aligned to business requirements).

· Annual Holiday Allowance (prorated, based on actual working hours defined / agreed).

· Competitive Hourly Rate (actual rate subject to candidate and experience).

· Employee Benefits Scheme.

· Pension Scheme.

· Training provided to include relevant product knowledge and company policies / procedures.

· Free on\-site secure parking.

Core Values and additional essential criteria: \-

It is an essential requirement to display behaviours that reflect our ‘Core Values’ of Teamwork, Quality, Honesty and Passion.

Teamwork – We are a fluid and flexible business. Everyone on site is an active part of our success. We like to develop our own people and support each other in achieving this. Our business succeeds best when we are closely aligned with our customers. Relationship smatter to us and are built on mutual understanding and trust.

Quality – We have detailed experience across the food industry, and we are a business built on innovation. Our control and ownership of the integrated supply chain ensure quality in everything we do. We work at every stage throughout the supply chain to ensure our practices are ethical, responsible and of the highest standard.

Honesty – We have built our business on integrity. We stand for our beliefs. We do the right thing. We respect the environment and communities we work with and within. We are open, transparent, and straightforward in our business dealings – and we are not afraid to tell people things they do not want to hear if we believe it is the right thing to do.

Passion – We love what we do and what we produce. We care about the product we deliver, the service we provide, and the industry we work in. We are enthusiastic about new challenges, enjoy finding solutions to problems and embody an enterprising, ‘can do’ spirit.

*At Mudwalls Food Group we’re committed to delivering high\-quality, great\-tasting fresh produce, fine foods and drink, direct to store or depot, with roots in trusted provenance, fairness through the supply chain and an honest, sustainable and ethical way of doing business.*

If this sounds like the ideal role for you, and you would like the opportunity to be considered, please submit your CV to: hello@mudwallsfarm.co.uk

Please note that candidates who are chosen for the next phase of the recruitment process will we contacted via email and invited to complete a behavioural assessment, and subject to results, an initial interview. Please be aware we are not currently able to contact all unsuccessful applicants.

Job Types: Part\-time, Permanent

Pay: From £13\.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15\.0 – 20\.0 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension


• Employee discount


• Free parking


• Health \& wellbeing programme


• On\-site parking


• Store discount

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