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Transport Administrator

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Posted 10 hours ago, valid for 2 days

Leeds, West Yorkshire LS14 1DZ

£13 - £13.5 per hour

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The Transport Administrator position is available at a furniture manufacturer in Leeds LS10, West Yorkshire, offering a salary between £13.00 and £13.50 per hour.
This full-time, permanent role requires candidates to have experience in an administrative role, preferably with a focus on transport booking and coordination.
The successful applicant will be responsible for managing transportation schedules, ensuring timely delivery and collection of furniture products for clients in the hospitality industry.
Key responsibilities include scheduling deliveries, managing budgets, completing documentation, and liaising with various teams to resolve any transit issues.
The ideal candidate should possess strong organizational skills, the ability to work under pressure, and a keen attention to detail.

Transport Administrator - Furniture Manufacturer , Dispatch

Salary: £ 13.00 to £13.50 per hour

Full Time; Permanent

Leeds LS10, West Yorkshire

Profile

We are pleased to be recruiting for an experienced transport administrator or coordinator to join a well-established company and market leader in the manufacture of furniture for the Hospitality Industry. They manufacturer and fit out Hotels with bespoke furniture for clients such as Hilton, Sheraton, Holiday Inn & Crowne Plaza.

Job Purpose

The Transport Administrator plays a key role in ensuring the smooth and effective operation of logistics within the dispatch team. This involves coordinating and managing transportation schedules to ensure timely delivery and collection of furniture products while maintaining high standards of accuracy and efficiency.

Responsibilities -

Schedule & book deliveries and pickups to meet production and delivery deadlines.
Plan and coordinate transport routes to optimize efficiency.
Manage transportation budgets and negotiate rates with freight providers.
Complete delivery note & pallet label documentation.
Liaise with accounts team to sign of invoices.
Communicate with suppliers, colleagues and team members when required, advising them of any outstanding requirements or providing updates
Fulfil transport requests from colleagues within the business.
Flexibility to support the wider dispatch team when workloads require.
Provide holiday cover for Dispatch Supervisor.
Serve as the liaison between project management, site teams and transport providers.
Address and resolve any issues or delays that arise in transit processes.
Maintain detailed records of shipping documentation, including orders and invoices to enable reporting when required.

We are looking for someone who has:

Experience of working in an administration role
Someone who can work in a fast-paced environment and keep calm under pressure
Good IT skills and the ability to pick up new IT systems
A confident individual who can flag any potential issues to colleagues and customers
Transport booking and coordination experience
Good organisational and multitasking abilities.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

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