Transport Administrator

Thorn Baker Industrial Recruitment are searching for a Transport Administrator to join our world-leading Chesterfield based Industrial client in their Transport department.

Job role responsibilities:

• Responsible for all administrative requirements for the transport department

• Ensure timely despatch of outbound vehicles and track their journeys

• Identify and monitor trends/issues to improve delivery

• Contribute ideas to improve the customer service experience, and improve the internal working environment

• Support the planning of delivery routes, looking for improvements wherever possible

• Ensure the operation remains legally compliant through monitoring weight limits, driver hours and tachographs

• Respond swiftly to breakdowns and vehicle defect reports

• Monitor and improve the safety standard of all transport duties

• Be able to liaise with all relevant departments and personnel to facilitate the smooth and prompt delivery of required material

Requirements of the role:

• Candidates who have longevity in work history
• General understanding of transport legislation and logistical operations
• Experience in working in a customer focused, time sensitive environment with daily fluctuating workloads
• Ability to react quickly to information, solving changes to delivery routes
• Proficient in computer skills – in house transport management experience is advantageous

 Hours and pay:

• Hours between 9am-9pm Monday – Friday (8 hour days within these hours)
• Pay between £11.50ph and £12.50ph dependent on experience

Click Apply Now to submit your application and a Thorn Baker Consultant will be in touch!

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