Transport Administration Assistant

Pertemps Yusen; Northampton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rate

Mon-Fri working pattern

Opportunity to gain experience

Supportive environment

Long-term opportunities

Job summary

Pertemps are recruiting on behalf of our client based in Grange Park, Northampton for a Transport Administration Assistant to join their busy transport and logistics team.

This is a full-time, ongoing opportunity offering Monday to Friday, 10:00am to 6:30pm, with a pay rate of 14.56 per hour. You will support the Transport Department with admin tasks, paperwork, and system updates while liaising with drivers, warehouse teams and customers.

Qualifications

• Previous administration experience, ideally within a transport, logistics, or warehouse environment.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work under pressure.
• A proactive and positive approach to work.
• Experience with transport systems would be advantageous but is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Providing administrative support to the Transport Department
• Processing transport documentation and delivery paperwork
• Updating and maintaining transport management systems and databases
• Liaising with drivers, warehouse teams, and customers
• Monitoring deliveries and ensuring accurate records are maintained
• Handling inbound and outbound telephone calls and emails
• Assisting with vehicle and route planning administration
• Producing reports and providing general office support as required

Skills

IT skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Prioritisation

Proactive attitude

Tools

Microsoft Office

Transport management systems

Job description

Pertemps are recruiting on behalf of our client based in Grange Park, Northampton for a Transport Administration Assistant to join their busy transport and logistics team.

Location: Grange Park, Northampton

Salary: 14.56 per hour

Hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00am to 6:30pm

Contract: Full-time, Ongoing Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and detail-oriented individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and supporting transport operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing administrative support to the Transport Department
• Processing transport documentation and delivery paperwork
• Updating and maintaining transport management systems and databases
• Liaising with drivers, warehouse teams, and customers
• Monitoring deliveries and ensuring accurate records are maintained
• Handling inbound and outbound telephone calls and emails
• Assisting with vehicle and route planning administration
• Producing reports and providing general office support as required

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous administration experience, ideally within a transport, logistics, or warehouse environment
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to prioritise workload and work under pressure
• A proactive and positive approach to work
• Experience with transport systems would be advantageous but is not essential

What's on Offer?

• Competitive pay rate of 14.56 per hour
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• Opportunity to gain experience within a leading logistics operation
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• Potential for long-term opportunities