Senior Transport Administrator

Pertemps Northampton; Corby; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Northampton is seeking a Senior Transport Administrator in Corby to plan and coordinate daily delivery routes and support the transport team. You will work with Order Processing, Warehouse and Customer Service to ensure efficient scheduling and responsive customer support.

The role requires strong route planning, geographical knowledge and solid organisational skills. You will liaise with drivers and internal teams, manage enquiries and help drive continuous improvements in transport

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics planning, transport planning or transport administration.
• Strong geographical knowledge and route planning ability.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships across departments.
• Experience handling customer enquiries and resolving issues effectively.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and transport management systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily delivery routes to maximise efficiency and service levels.
• Work closely with Order Processors and Warehouse staff to ensure deliveries are scheduled effectively.
• Utilise strong geographical knowledge to optimise routes and transport resources.
• Liaise with drivers, customers, and internal departments regarding delivery schedules and updates.
• Handle customer queries professionally and provide timely resolutions.
• Monitor transport activities and address any operational issues as they arise.
• Maintain accurate transport and delivery records.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the transport function.

Skills

Route planning

Customer service

Organisational skills

Communication

Microsoft Office

Transport management systems

Geographical knowledge

Tools

Transport management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Transport Administrator

Location: Corby, Northamptonshire

Salary:£16.62 - £21.36 p/h (£35,000 - £45,000 DOE)

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 6:00pm

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Transport Administrator to join a busy and growing operation in Corby. This role is ideal for someone with a strong logistics planning background who enjoys coordinating deliveries, solving problems, and ensuring a smooth transport operation.

Working closely with the Order Processing, Warehouse, and Customer Service teams, you will play a key role in planning efficient delivery routes, coordinating transport activity, and providing excellent support to customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily delivery routes to maximise efficiency and service levels.
• Work closely with Order Processors and Warehouse staff to ensure deliveries are scheduled effectively.
• Utilise strong geographical knowledge to optimise routes and transport resources.
• Liaise with drivers, customers, and internal departments regarding delivery schedules and updates.
• Handle customer queries professionally and provide timely resolutions.
• Monitor transport activities and address any operational issues as they arise.
• Maintain accurate transport and delivery records.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the transport function.

About You

• Previous experience within a logistics, transport planning, or transport administration role.
• Strong geographical knowledge and route planning capability.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships across departments.
• Experience dealing with customer enquiries and resolving issues effectively.
• Able to work in a fast‑paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and transport management systems.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of£35,000 - £45,000, depending on experience.
• Monday to Friday working pattern with no weekend requirement.
• Opportunity to join a supportive and growing business.
• Varied role with responsibility and opportunities to make a real impact.

If you have a background in logistics planning and enjoy coordinating transport operations while delivering excellent customer service, we'd love to hear from you