Transport Admin/Planner

TLP recruitment; Southampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Southampton is seeking a proactive and organised Transport Administrator/Planner to join a busy team. This temporary to permanent role offers a fantastic opportunity for someone with transport or logistics background or those eager to start a career. Responsibilities include supporting drivers, liaising with the warehouse, and ensuring smooth transport operations. Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential. Immediate start with no weekend work.

Qualifications

• Background in transport or logistics preferred but entry-level candidates are welcome.
• Immediate start and no weekend work.
• Team player with a can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the PM team for smooth transport operation.
• Support and manage drivers throughout their shifts.
• Act as main point of contact for drivers and customers.
• De-brief day drivers when they return.
• Liaise with warehouse team for seamless coordination.
• Verify all scanning documentation for accuracy.

Skills

Excellent communication and organisational skills

Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure

Confidence using IT systems, email, and messaging platforms

Proactive, team-oriented approach to problem-solving

Job description

Job description:

Location:Southampton

Hours:Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm

Salary:£27,000 per annum

Job Type:Temporary to Permanent

We are seeking a proactive and organisedTransport Administrator/Plannerto join a busy and dynamic team in Southampton. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in transport or logistics, or an entry-level candidate eager to start a career in the industry. The role istemporary to permanent, offering a fantastic chance to become a long-term part of a growing company.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaboratewith the PM team to ensure the smooth daily running of the transport operation.
• Support and managedrivers throughout their shifts.
• Act as the main point of contactfor drivers and customers, handling queries via phone and email.
• De-briefday drivers when they return.
• Liaisewith the warehouse team to ensure seamless coordination between departments.
• Verifyall scanning documentation for accuracy and completeness.

What We're Looking For

• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• The ability tomulti-task and work well under pressurein a fast-paced environment.
• Confidence usingIT systems, email, and messaging platforms.
• Aproactive, team-oriented approachto problem-solving.

This is an immediate start position with no weekend work and all bank holidays off. If you are a team player with a can-do attitude, we want to hear from you. Apply now or call TLP Recruitment, Southampton on 02380 663049