Planning First Line Manager

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Pay Rate: £31,500 up to £33,000
Grade: RCS N
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: 40 hours working week - Monday to Friday
Location: Luton Airport - LU2 9NU

PLEASE NOTE: The role is based within an airport. You will be required to undergo a security/background check if you are to be successful for this position.

Ready for your career to take off? Did you know that DHL, an award-winning leading supply chain business, also provides ground handling services at many UK airports? We're seeking a Planning Administrator to play an integral role in our aviation contract, delivering a first-class service and achieving fantastic results.

WHAT DOES THE ROLE ENTAIL?

• Long term resource planning - maintain staff rosters, schedule training and manage leave
• Updating various IT systems, used for payroll and resource planning
• Generate daily reports for site managers, and upload new employees on to the payroll system
• Work through a shared inbox - responding to queries and dealing with requests
• Communicating effectively with colleagues and agencies face to face, as well as by phone and email

WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?

We'd love to hear from you if you have the following experience but don't hesitate to apply if you don't tick every box on this page - we're great at spotting talent and potential in everyone:

• Previous experience in an administration role is essential
• Strong IT skills and a confident user of Excel is essential
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication skills - calm, friendly and professional
• Organised, with the ability to quickly and accurately react to any given situation
• Previous experience within an airport would be an advantage

SECURITY PROCESS TO WORK WITHIN AVIATION AND TRAVEL AT DHL

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

WHY CHOOSE US?

As well as competitive pay rates, you will be entitled to an award-winning range of benefits including:

• Free confidential 24/7 GP service
• Hundreds of discounts (including retail, childcare + gym)
• Affordable loans & enhanced pension scheme
• 24/7 employee support service for you (+ family) with access to free counselling and much more

OUR APPROACH TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

We will ensure that all our resourcing activities are fair, transparent and consistent across the UK. Find out more about our global approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging.

BE AN ESSENTIAL PART OF EVERYDAY LIFE

DHL is the global leader in Supply Chain management and we keep the world moving. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more, so they can deliver to their customers.