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Transport Administrator

Forterra
Posted 19 hours ago, valid for 8 days
Location

Peterborough, Cambridgeshire PE7 2HD, England

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance

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  • Forterra is seeking a Transport Administrator for a fixed-term contract of up to 9 months, ending in July 2025.
  • The role involves providing administrative support within the transport department, ensuring compliance with legal and accreditation rules.
  • Candidates should have effective communication skills and a good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
  • The position offers a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package including a company pension scheme and generous holiday allowance.
  • No specific year of experience is mentioned, but the ability to prioritize and work to tight deadlines is essential.

We are a leading manufacturer of a diverse and trusted range of concrete and clay building products used extensively within the construction sector, with instantly recognizable brands such as Thermalite blocks, London Brick, Ecostock, Cradley, Formpave and Jetfloor, Bison Precast.

Our product range comprises of clay bricks, Thermalite blocks, aggregate blocks, Red Bank chimney, roofing and flue systems, precast concrete and flooring products and Formpave permeable paving.

Forterra represents exactly what we do and have always done. Our purpose is to manufacture products that are the essential to the nation’s construction sector, helping our customers build with ease and confidence. Moreover, we continue to lead our industry in terms of standards and safety.

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our Whittlesey Transport team in the position of Transport Administrator for a fixed term contract for up to 9 months ending July 2025.

The position is working within a small team to fulfil the administration function within the transport department. The role will include a variety of tasks to assist management to ensure that the drivers and haulage fleet is compliant with both legal and accreditation rules.

Your duties would include but not limited to the following:

  • All elements of administration support for Transport Managers
  • Maintaining a robust system for checking and storage of Proof of Delivery documentation
  • Maintaining vehicle records to ensure compliance with Operator Licence undertakings
  • Liaising with service providers in relation to provision / renewal of Company cars & vans
  • Purchase order input onto purchasing system
  • Liaising with Fleet Insurance provider & maintaining the MID insurance database
  • Administer all driving fines & penalty charges issued against Forterra
  • Provide analytical / statistical information for the Transport Managers
  • Assisting in payment queries & hauliers compliance

About You:

  • Ability to prioritise and work to tight deadlines
  • Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Confident & outgoing personality
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and MS teams

What We Can Offer You:

  • Competitive Salary and Benefits package
  • Life Assurance and Company Pension Scheme up to 10% employer contribution
  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Gym benefit and Cycle 2 Work Scheme
  • Access to Employee Assistance Programme for self and family members
  • Company Annual Bonus Scheme
  • Sharesave Scheme eligibility
  • Personal development and opportunities for progression

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