Office Administrator

Location:

Office Based in Dartford hub, Kent
Salary: £22,000 - £26,000
Job Type: Full - Time, Permanent

Hours:

Monday - Friday, 09.00 - 17.30hrs (37.5hrs per week)
Deadline: 30th June 2026 at 17:30

We have an office-based vacancy within our Dartford European Road department for a CPO Administrator. This interesting role requires providing administrative support in order to maintain the effective running of the company’s international shipping and transport services, ensuring that they run on time and in a cost-effective manner. With a focus on partner paid import traffic from the Benelux region, the CPO Administrator must maintain strong working relationships with a view to improving business volumes and support.

You will be part of a close, busy team providing a high level of service for our partner & internal departments. Paying close attention to transit time, efficiency and profitability. A team player attitude and clear effective communication is a must.

This position is ideal for both someone who already has a minimum of 1 year of European Road freight experience, or at entry level, where full training will be provided.

• Prepare customs import documents for Davies Turner’s customs clearance department & collect VAT / duty on shipments on behalf of HMRC.
• Co-ordinate the movement of inbound international trailers arriving into Davies Turner’s UK based facilities for the unloading, clearance and distribution of freight deliveries.
• Liaise with overseas partners, internal colleagues, external suppliers and clients to facilitate the movement of freight.
• Raise invoices, and pass invoices for payment.
• Arrange delivery of freight across the UK, using Davies Turner’s delivery network and supplier base.

The successful candidate will be hardworking and enthusiastic, a self-learner with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills. You will be able to prioritise, plan and organise your work effectively, work well independently and as part of a team, communicate clearly, and build effective relationships with stakeholders.

• Willingness to learn all required systems and processes
• Excellent attention to detail and problem‑solving skills
• Be confident in making decisions independently
• Possess the ability to build rapport with colleagues and clients
• Have confident and polite communication skills & telephone manner
• Basic knowledge of UK geography, major cities / regions
• A minimum of 96 UCAS Tariff points, achieved through recognised Level 3 qualifications such as A-Levels, BTEC Level 3 qualifications, T-levels, or other qualifications listed on the UCAS tariff
• GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4 / C or above
• Minimum 1 year working in an European Road Freight role

In addition, you will also need the right to work in the UK - we are not able to sponsor work permits.

• Up to 27 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Life Cover
• Profit related pay
• Defined contribution pension scheme
• Car Parking
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Training opportunities

* Some benefits are subject to a qualifying period

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