Driver Administrator

White Recruitment; Southampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Company pension

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts

Cycle to Work

Free on-site parking

Training & career development

Job summary

White Recruitment is seeking a proactive Driver Administrator in Southampton to support driver administration and compliance at the depot. You will work with the Transport Management team to keep driver records accurate and ensure smooth daily operations.

The role involves monitoring hours, managing infringements, handling driver wages, and coordinating inspections while complying with licence and transport rules. A proactive, detail-oriented approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport, fleet or driver administration.
• Knowledge of Drivers' Hours Regulations and tachograph legislation.
• Strong IT and administrative skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support driver administration and compliance activities.
• Monitor hours and tachograph records using FTA Vision.
• Manage infringements and arrange retraining where required.
• Administer driver wages and maintain records.
• Coordinate vehicle and trailer inspections and reporting.
• Assist recruitment, induction and onboarding of drivers.
• Ensure compliance with Operator Licence requirements and transport legislation.
• Build relationships with drivers and internal departments.

Skills

Transport administration

Fleet administration

Driver administration

IT skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Prioritisation

Regulatory knowledge

Tools

FTA Vision

Job description

Driver Administrator (482070) Southampton, England

Salary: GBP35000 - GBP45000 per annum + Benefits Package

Driver Administrator

Location: Southampton
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Hours: Monday to Friday, with 1 in 4 Saturdays

The Role

We are looking for an organised and proactive Driver Administrator to support the day-to-day administration and compliance of our driver workforce at our Southampton depot.

Working closely with the Transport Management team, you'll help ensure legal compliance, accurate driver records and the smooth running of daily transport operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support all driver administration and compliance activities.
• Monitor drivers' hours and tachograph records using FTA Vision.
• Manage infringements and arrange retraining where required.
• Administer driver wages and maintain accurate records.
• Coordinate vehicle and trailer inspections, defects and damage reporting.
• Support the recruitment, induction and onboarding of HGV drivers.
• Ensure compliance with Operator Licence requirements and transport legislation.
• Build strong relationships with drivers and internal departments.

About You

• Previous experience in transport, fleet or driver administration.
• Good knowledge of Drivers' Hours Regulations and tachograph legislation.
• Strong IT and administrative skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• Able to prioritise workloads in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive approach with excellent attention to detail.

What's on Offer

• Salary of £35,000 - £45,000 depending on experience.
• 33 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays).
• Company pension.
• Life assurance.Employee Assistance Programme.
• Retail and lifestyle discounts.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Free on-site parking.
• Ongoing training and career development.
• Supportive team environment with opportunities to progress.