Transport Admin

Pertemps Stoke on Trent; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Stoke on Trent is seeking a Transport Admin for the night transport operation in Stoke-on-Trent. The role focuses on ensuring smooth overnight scheduling and supporting drivers.

You will handle driver packs, pre-briefs/debriefs, data entry, and high-volume calls, contributing to safety, compliance and efficient operations.

Shifts are Sunday to Thursday, 10pm–6am, with extra Fridays during Christmas; previous transport or admin experience is beneficial, but willingness to learn is valued.

Qualifications

• Confident communication and relationship-building with drivers and colleagues.
• Strong computer skills and ability to manage admin tasks and data accurately.
• Proactive attitude with a sense of responsibility.
• Good organisational skills in a busy environment.
• Willingness to learn about transport operations.
• Previous transport or admin experience is advantageous but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, organise and issue driver packs to ensure routes and requirements are fully documented.
• Conduct driver pre-briefs and debriefs to support safety, compliance and operational accuracy.
• Complete transport administration, including accurate data entry and record keeping.
• Handle a high volume of telephone calls to support operational coordination and customer service.
• Provide administrative and operational support to the night transport team.
• Maintain excellent health and safety standards at all times.

Skills

Communication

Data entry

Organisational skills

Computer literacy

Proactive attitude

Willingness to learn

Job description

Transport Admin - Nights

Location: Stoke-on-Trent

Pay Rate: £14.53 per hour

Contract: Temporary to Permanent

Working Hours: Sunday to Thursday, 10:00pm-6:00am

The Opportunity

Pertemps are currently recruiting for a Transport Clerk to join the night transport operation at one of their contracts in Stoke-on-Trent.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised, computer-literate individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants to develop their experience within transport and logistics.

As a Transport Admin, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of scheduled transport activities, supporting drivers and helping maintain an efficient overnight operation.

Key Responsibilities of this Transport Admin:

• Preparing, organising and issuing driver packs to ensure routes and requirements are fully documented.
• Conducting driver pre-briefs and debriefs to support safety, compliance and operational accuracy.
• Completing transport administration, including accurate data entry and record keeping.
• Handling a high volume of telephone calls to support operational coordination and customer service.
• Providing administrative and operational support to the night transport team.
• Maintaining excellent health and safety standards at all times.

Requirements of this Transport Admin role:

• Confident communication skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships with drivers and colleagues.
• Good computer skills and the ability to manage administrative tasks and data accurately.
• A positive, proactive attitude with a strong sense of responsibility.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to work in a busy environment.
• A willingness to learn and develop an understanding of the transport operation.
• Previous transport or administration experience would be advantageous, but we welcome applications from candidates who demonstrate the right attitude, transferable skills and willingness to learn.

Working Pattern of this Transport Admin role:

The standard shift pattern is Sunday to Thursday, 10:00pm-6:00am.

Due to the requirements of the customer site over the Christmas period, two Fridays will also be required. To accommodate this, a day off will be provided during the week, rather than working six days.