Planning Administrator

BE AN ESSENTIAL PART OF EVERYDAY LIFE

Position: Planning Administrator
Location: Gatwick Airport
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift pattern: 4 on 4 off
Are you a motivated, organized individual seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity in a fast-paced environment? Would you enjoy being part of a dedicated team that works together to create a relevant, memorable difference in the lives of our customers and employees? If you're looking for change, and you're ready to make changes … we're looking for you.

At DHL people are our passion. With over 500,000 team members in 220 countries, we attract and retain great talent. We are one of the most innovative, most culturally diverse companies on the planet. We provide unmatched opportunities for personal and professional development. We really are a, “Best Place to Work.”

If this sounds like a team you'd like to join … keep reading.

We make promises to our customers, and we'll make promises to you too. The key responsibilities in this role include;

• Long term resource planning / scheduling allocation of leave / scheduling of training against operational demands
• General administration duties of leave / shift swaps / re rosters with planning and payroll systems
• General duties to include collation of documentation for audit purposes
• Generation of daily resource reports for all operational departments
• Liaising with planning team and colleagues
• Liaising with DHL site managers
• Achievement of operational performance as defined by customer contract and KPI's
• Achievement of financial targets
• Achievement of personal development
• Communicate with colleagues and agencies on a face to face basis as well as by phone and email
• Respond to colleagues queries
• Understanding of all operational departments KPI'S and assist to achieve through ensuring correct resource and skill set available
• Build key relationships with internal departments

You won't find another job like the one you'll find with DHL Supply Chain. Now, here's what we need from you:

• Experience in an administration role is essential
• Confident in using MS Excel - strong IT skills
• Excellent communication skills at all levels
• Be calm, friendly and professional
• Excellent organisation skills
• Ability to quickly and accurately react to any given situation
• Work well within a team and as a individual
• Good understanding of basic computer packages

Security Process to work within Aviation and Travel at DHL

• Be able to provide 5 years address history
• Be able to provide 5 years reference history (employment/education/benefit claim/character)
• To obtain a full airside ID

What will you get in return?

As a DHL employee you'll have access to a wide variety of benefits aimed at enhancing your wellbeing both at home and at work, from a free and confidential 24/7 GP Service and Employee Assistance Programme to affordable loans, simple savings and financial education. You and your family can also access our mental health app on the go, free mortgage and Will advice as well as hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts. We also offer yearly free flu jabs and give you access to our Private Medical Insurance through AXA Health. All this and more is hosted on our Benefits platform which you will have access as a DHL Employee.

What you'll need to do next?

If you have a proven track record of achievement to match the requirements for this role and you are looking for your next career move, simply apply online.

We will ensure that all our resourcing activities are fair, transparent and consistent across the UK. We want to ensure that the candidate experience is of the highest professional standard.

The Company is committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. Furthermore we aim to ensure our workplaces are free from discrimination and that not only employees but also our potential future employees are treated fairly and with dignity and respect. We will ensure that equality of opportunity maintains a high profile in our organisation.