Traffic Office Administrator
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Position Overview & Specifications
Reserve Traffic Office Administrator
Job reference: 292497
Location: Chelmsford VOC, Winsford Way, Springfield, Chelmsford, CM2 5AA
Job Type: Fixed Term 6 months
Hours: 40 hours, Monday-Sunday. Various shifts to cover Earlies, Days, Lates and Nights.
There has never been a more exciting time to join us! We are reinventing Royal Mail for the future and now is a perfect time to join us on that journey.
The Traffic Office Administrator is a vital role at Chelmsford VOC as it plays a part in supporting a safe, efficient and cost-effective fleet. Standards and methodology must be followed while you:
- Ensure that the Distribution Management System is kept up to date and data correctly input daily, all drivers are de-briefed at the end of their duty.
- Ensure that CDU/FTA, the system we use to record our HGV drivers hours, is kept up to date and data correctly input daily in order to ensure that we comply with European Legislation.
- Issue vehicle keys and log books in line with Royal Mail standards.
- Ensure digital tacho cards are down loaded in line with Royal Mail policy.
- Ensure digital tacho cards are down loaded in line with Royal Mail policy.
- Daily debrief to be carried out with all drivers, any unresolved issues to be passed onto shift manager.
- Ensure planned maintenance is carried out of vehicles and that the maintenance board and vehicle files are kept up to date.
In addition, the role will be required to cover additional admin duties as and when required.
As a Reserve Traffic Office Administrator you will need to be flexible as shifts are across a 24 hour period, this will be discussed further at the interview.
A bit about you
- Organised, independent and able to adapt.
- Computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Able to input data to set deadlines whilst maintaining confidentiality at all time.
- Previous experience in an administratorβs role is preferred.
- You need to hold a full UK driving licence with less than 6 penalty points for driving up to 3.5t vehicle (van) to perform ad-hoc collections & taking drivers to vehicle workshops to collect HGV vehicles.
What we do for you
To deliver on our ambition we want the best and thatβs why weβre delighted to offer market leading pay and benefits. For bringing your best and serving our customers with pride, you can expect to receive:
- Salary Β£24,190 (pro-rata)
- 22.5 days holiday, rising with length of service (pro-rata)
- Contributory pension scheme
- Lots of opportunity to develop a career
- Full uniform provided if youβre on a contract of longer than three months
- Full training provided
- Various discounts including high street vouchers, travel and attraction discounts, and savings on beauty products and gym membership
Time to apply
Ready to become a Reserve Traffic Office Administrator? Hit the apply button now. If your application is successful, weβll invite you to an interview. We plan to hold them week commencing 6th March, so make sure youβre available before applying.
We are an inclusive employer with equality, diversity and fairness at the heart of our values. We welcome applications from individuals from all different backgrounds and are committed to promoting fair participation and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (Β£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: National Services & Agencies
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Traffic Office Administrator roles across Royal Mail Group's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to National Services & Agencies.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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