Trainee Transport Admin – Growth & Training

Astute Recruitment; Pinxton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days holiday

Free parking

Friendly and supportive team

Training and progression

Job summary

Astute Recruitment in Pinxton is seeking a junior administration person to join a small transport team on a temporary to permanent basis. The role supports daily office operations, data entry, records management and handling customer calls.

You will learn on the job, develop Excel/Word skills, and progress as you handle haulier bookings, invoicing, and general admin tasks. The role is office-based with hours 8:30am-5:00pm, training; after training 9:30am-6:00pm, 23 days holiday, free parking,

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Confident and professional telephone manner.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to work accurately and manage multiple tasks.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing haulier collections and deliveries.
• Allocating loads to hauliers.
• Booking loads with customers.
• Completing and maintaining various spreadsheets.
• Sending and responding to emails.
• Processing invoicing.
• Liaising with shunter drivers, customers, and internal departments.
• Archiving and filing documentation.
• Providing general administrative support to the transport team.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Problem-solving

Communication

Telephone manner

MS Excel

MS Word

Outlook

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Astute Recruitment in Pinxton is seeking a junior administration person to join a small transport team on a temporary to permanent basis. The role supports daily office operations, data entry, records management and handling customer calls.

You will learn on the job, develop Excel/Word skills, and progress as you handle haulier bookings, invoicing, and general admin tasks. The role is office-based with hours 8:30am-5:00pm, training; after training 9:30am-6:00pm, 23 days holiday, free parking,