Night Transport Office Clerk

Rapier Employment; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Transport Administrator for their office in Oldbury. This temporary role includes responsibilities such as despatch coordination, managing departures, and providing administrative support. The ideal candidate should have strong attention to detail, communication skills, and the ability to work independently. Full training will be provided for those with less transport knowledge.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic transport knowledge is a plus, but training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Allocate and despatch drivers efficiently.
• Monitor scheduled departures and manage delays.
• Answer incoming calls and handle route paperwork.
• Assist with administrative tasks and operational updates.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Transport Administrator – Transport Office (Oldbury) Location: Oldbury, B69

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 17:00 – 02:30 (includes a 30-minute break)

Start Date: Immediate

Duration: Temporary – until Christmas (maybe extended)

Key Responsibilities

• Despatch Coordination: Allocate and despatch agency and subcontracted drivers efficiently.
• Departure Management: Monitor scheduled departures, ensuring timely execution and managing any delays or exceptions.
• Communication & Documentation: Answer incoming calls professionally. Print and distribute route paperwork and maps.
• Team Support: Assist the Linehaul Shift Manager and Operations Manager with administrative tasks and operational updates.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication skills
• Basic transport knowledge is a plus – but not essential as full training will be provided

Interested? Call us today on OI2I 227 8OOI (Option 3) to apply or find out more!

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