Transport Admin (Permanent)

Rapier Employment; England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

28 days annual leave

Flexible working opportunities

Generous pension scheme (8% employer,

Free confidential 24/7 GP consults

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Loans and savings schemes

Free mortgage advice

Job summary

Rapier Employment Limited is seeking a Transport Administrator for their Bootle operation. The role focuses on ensuring accurate documentation, compliant transport processes, and smooth day-to-day running of the transport operation.

You will work closely with transport managers, drivers, and colleagues to support an efficient transport team. Key responsibilities include driver briefings/debriefings, POD paperwork, route monitoring via Microlise, and maintaining records.

Qualifications

• Essential previous experience in transport, logistics, or distribution.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Assist transport managers with accurate driver briefings and debriefings to DHL standards.
• Prepare, check, and reconcile delivery paperwork and POD documents.
• Monitor vehicle routes and driver schedules using Microlise and escalate issues as needed.
• Provide administrative support to the transport team.
• Maintain accurate transport records and documentation.
• Produce Tachomaster administration and compliance reports.
• Ensure compliance with transport legislation, company procedures and Health & Safety requirements.
• Identify and report operational concerns or compliance issues promptly.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organised administrator

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Tools

Microlise

Tachomaster

Job description

Job description

Transport Administrator Bootle

£26,– £28,per annum

Monday to Friday
Day Shifts

Permanent, Full-Time

Join team as a Transport Administrator in Bootle Are you an organised administrator who thrives in a fast-paced transport environment? Do you enjoy keeping operations running smoothly and ensuring everything is in the right place at the right time?
we are looking for a Transport Administrator to join the transport team in Bootle. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced transport and logistics professionals who are passionate about accuracy, compliance, and supporting a busy operational team.
Working closely with transport managers, drivers, and operational colleagues, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the efficient day-to-day running of the transport operation.

What You’ll Be Doing As a Transport Administrator, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting transport managers with accurate and timely driver briefings and debriefings to DHL standards
• Preparing, checking, and reconciling delivery paperwork and Proof of Delivery (POD) documents
• Monitoring vehicle routes and driver schedules through Microlise, escalating issues where necessary
• Providing administrative and operational support to the wider transport team
• Maintaining accurate transport records and documentation
• Producing Tachomaster administration and compliance reports
• Ensuring compliance with transport legislation, company procedures, and Health & Safety requirements
• Identifying and reporting operational concerns or compliance issues promptly

What We’re Looking For To be successful in this role, you’ll have:

• Previous experience within a transport, logistics, or distribution environment (essential)
• Strong attention to detail and excellent accuracy levels
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

Experience using transport systems would be an advantage:

• Tachomaster

Understanding of the below would be an advantage:

• Working Time Directive (WTD)
• Transport compliance requirements

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

The ability to prioritise workloads and remain calm under pressure

What’s In It For You? when permanent a comprehensive benefits package includes

• Free on-site parking
• 28 days annual leave
• Flexible working opportunities available
• Generous pension scheme with: 8% employer contribution 4% employee contribution
• Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations
• Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts
• Affordable loans and savings schemes
• Free mortgage advice