Transport Administrator

Transport Administrator

My client are seeking a highly motivated and organised Transport Administrator to join the team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing transport-related administrative tasks, ensuring a smooth and efficient operation within the transport department.

Main duties

• To be a point of contact for the drivers and to allocate work instructions. To be aware of the status of drivers in respect of deliveries and delays.
• Ensuring that customer enquiries are dealt with in a professional, timely and competent manner, such as ETA and POD requests.
• Data Entry: Maintain accurate records of transport activities, including vehicle logs, mileage, and fuel usage, failed deliveries etc.
• Support the Transport Manager with ad hoc duties

Skills required

• Work under their own initiative
• Previous experience working in a transport/logistics environment preferred, but not essential
• Computer Literate - Excel intermediate level
• Good knowledge of the UK postcodes preferred.
• Can challenge themselves and work well under pressure
• Good attention to detail
• Good customer service skills

28-30k plus benefits

The hours are 9.30am - 6pm (Monday to Friday) - flexibility regarding hours of work may be required.