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Transport Operations Assistant

B. P. McKeefry is a dynamic Transport Business that currently employs over 150 people and operates throughout Ireland, United Kingdom and Europe.  

B.P. McKeefry Depots are strategically located in Northern Ireland (Head Office), Liverpool, Basingstoke and Dublin, offering a wide range of specialist transport services to the food, industrial and waste industries.

At B. P. McKeefry, we regard our employees as our single biggest asset, as without enthusiastic and committed individuals, it would be impossible to keep our vehicles moving on time and to schedule.

With this in mind, we wish to appoint an Operations Assistant at our Head Office in Swatragh on a permanent basis. 

Working closely with the Operations Manager to provide administrative support to a busy and dynamic operational department. 

Qualifications/ Requirements for the role:

  • GCSE Maths (Grade B or above), and GCSE English (Grade B or above), and at least 3 other GCSEs at Grades A-CQualifications equivalent to GCSEs are acceptable 
  • Computer literate with sound knowledge of computerised systems 
  • Experience in Microsoft Office applications
  • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail 
  • Good numerical and communication skills
  • Transport experience would be beneficial but not essential as full training will be provided.

Successful candidates will be offered a competitive salary with benefits and state-of-the-art working conditions.

B P McKeefry is an equal opportunities employer

Important Information
Location: Swatragh, B P McKeefry Ltd, 114 Grove Road, Maghera, Northern Ireland, County Londonderry, BT46 5QZ
Date Posted: 6th January 2022
Closing Date: 31st January 2022
Industry: Logistics & Transport
Job Type: Full time
Salary: Based on Experience

About the role

Duties and Responsibilities may include:

  • Communicating with internal and external customers primarily by telephone and email
  • Sales order processing
  • Administration of maintenance systems (tractor units & tankers)
  • Tachograph compliance administration
  • Producing management reports
  • Following established internal procedures and completing accuracy checks on all data
  • Other general office duties 

What you will need

Required criteria

  • Computer literate with sound knowledge of computerised systems
  • Experience in Microsoft Office applications
  • Good numerical and communication skills

Desired criteria

  • Transport Experience is beneficial

Professional skills you’ll need for this job opportunity

Attention to detail

Attention to detail

Motivation

Motivation

Communication

Communication

BP McKeefry

People passionate about delivering better
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BP McKeefry Ltd. was established in 1976 and now has over 40 years` experience in the transport industry, handling a wide range of bulk liquid, dry waste and powder products. BP McKeefry Ltd. has a modern fleet of over 100 tractor units and over 250 road tankers/ tank containers & trailers which operate throughout the UK, Republic of Ireland and Europe offering transport solutions and associated services to the following industries: • Foodstuffs • Industrial products • Chemicals & waste • Powder (Industrial & Foodstuffs) • Utilities • Construction

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At BP McKeefry Ltd. we are committed to providing our customers with the highest levels of customer service. BP McKeefry Ltd. will endeavour to achieve this through: Effective leadership of well trained and motivated staff. A strong commitment to Health & Safety for everyone. Respect for our environment. Making a positive difference to the community we serve. Making BP McKeefry Ltd. a great place to work.

Our benefits

Vacation, Paid time off

Retirement plan and/or pension

Employee development programs

Free parking

Open office

Competitive salary

Transport Operations Assistant

People passionate about delivering better