Transport Admin

GI Group Main Account; Northampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Transport Administrator in Northampton. Responsibilities include planning transport schedules and conducting checks for resource adequacy. Candidates must have at least 6 months of experience in similar roles. This position offers a competitive pay rate of £12.96 to £14.25 per hour, depending on the shift. Excellent communication and knowledge of logistics are essential. Join a dynamic team to enhance transportation operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience in similar roles.
• Good attendance and punctuality.
• Commitment to health & safety and site rules.

Responsibilities

• Planning daily transport schedules to meet customer requirements.
• Conducting daily checks for adequate resourcing of schedules.
• Briefing drivers before dispatch.
• Tracking routes and ensuring driver compliance.
• Reporting exceptions or faults.
• Accurate data entry, including tachograph documents.
• Debriefing drivers and ensuring paperwork accuracy.
• Completing all reports accurately and on time.

Skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of transport and logistics

High performance and KPI achievement

Reliability

Planning and organizational skills

Tools

WMS systems

MS Office

Job description

Gi Group is looking for a Transport Administrator to join our team in Northampton. As a Transport Administrator, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient coordination of all transportation operations.

Shift pattern for Transport Administrators:

• 4 on 4 off, 18:00 - 06:00

Pay rate for Transport Administrators:

• £12.96 from 18:00 to 22:00 (including holiday pay in advance, not umbrella)
• £14.25 from 22:00 to 06:00 (including holiday pay in advance, not umbrella)

Must have a minimum of 6 months experience as a Transport Admin/Clerk.

Responsibilities include:

• Planning daily transport schedules to meet customer requirements.
• Conducting daily checks to ensure adequate resourcing of schedules.
• Briefing drivers before dispatch and ensuring they are trained on systems and processes.
• Tracking routes via HHT and ensuring driver compliance.
• Reporting any exceptions or faults.
• Accurate data entry, including tachograph and route documents.
• Debriefing drivers upon return and ensuring paperwork accuracy.
• Completing all reports accurately and on time.
• Performing yard checks as directed.
• Reporting on driver attendance, absence, and performance.

Required skills, knowledge, and experience:

• Minimum 6 months experience in similar roles.
• High performance and KPI achievement.
• Knowledge of transport and logistics.
• Reliability with good attendance and punctuality.
• Good communication skills.
• Commitment to health & safety and site rules.

Desirable skills:

• Organizational and planning skills.
• Interpersonal, leadership, and motivation skills.
• Analytical and numerical skills.
• Proficiency with WMS systems and MS Office.
• Knowledge of health & safety requirements.

If interested, submit your CV or contact Maria or Emma at 01604 824170 - option 2. Drivers & logistics professionals can text "DRIVER" with their details to 88802.

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