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.