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Transport Administrator

Pertemps Enfield

Posted 8 days ago, valid for 6 days

Tilbury, Essex RM18 8JA

Part Time

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Sonic Summary

The Transport Administrator position in Tilbury offers a pay rate of £14.00 per hour and is a temporary to permanent opportunity.
The role requires previous administrative experience in a transport, logistics, or fast-paced operations environment.
Key responsibilities include booking deliveries, monitoring vehicle trackers, and liaising with drivers to ensure smooth operations.
The training period involves working from 9am to 3pm before transitioning to a rotating shift pattern of 7am to 1pm and 1pm to 7pm.
Candidates should possess good communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work well under pressure.

Transport AdministratorTilburyHours: 9am–3pm (training period when first starting), then rotating 7am–1pm / 1pm–7pmPay: £14.00 per hourTemporary to Permanent OpportunityWe’re currently supporting a well-established and growing transport and logistics company based in Tilbury, who are looking for a confident and proactive Transport Administrator to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in keeping operations running smoothly and efficiently.About the Role:As a Transport Administrator, you’ll play a key role in the day-to-day coordination of vehicle movements. From booking deliveries to checking tracker data and ensuring constant communication with drivers, your role is vital to keeping the transport function flowing.Your responsibilities will include:

Booking deliveries
Monitoring vehicle trackers and flagging any delays or route issues
Liaising with drivers to confirm times, resolve delays, and manage paperwork
Ensuring all delivery information is accurately logged and updated in the system
Communicating with internal departments to update them on delivery statuses
Supporting the wider team with general administrative tasks related to transport and logistics

Training Period:When you first start, you’ll be trained on-site working 9am – 3pm, giving you time to learn systems, routes, and team processes before moving onto the standard shift pattern.Shift Pattern (once trained):

Rotating weekly shifts of:• 7:00am – 1:00pm• 1:00pm – 7:00pm

What we’re looking for:

Previous admin experience in a transport/logistics or fast-paced operations environment
Good communication skills – able to speak confidently with drivers, customers, and internal teams
Comfortable using basic systems and tracking tools (training provided)
Someone proactive, organised, and calm under pressure
A team player with a can-do attitude and attention to detail

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