Transport Administrator

GXO Logistics; Banbury; On-site; GBP 23,800 - 32,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Workplace pension

24/7 online GP service

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

GXO University

Job summary

GXO Banbury is recruiting a Transport Administrator to support The Entertainer. The role is full-time and fixed-term until the end of January 2027, with a 5-from-7 shift pattern and daily hours 09:00 to 17:00.

You will assist the Transport Supervisor and Planner with administrative tasks, generate reports, and handle inquiries from customers, stores and drivers to maintain high service levels. Strong IT and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an administrative/transport office or logistics environment would be advantageous.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office, with the ability to work across multiple systems and accurately maintain records and reports.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, with the confidence to deal professionally with colleagues, customers and external partners.
• A proactive and organised approach, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team while managing multiple priorities accurately.

Responsibilities

• Support the Transport Supervisor and Planner with a range of administrative tasks, ensuring transport operations run smoothly and efficiently.
• Produce accurate reports, data and operational information for both internal stakeholders and customers in a timely manner.
• Respond to customer, store and driver queries professionally, helping to resolve issues and maintain excellent service levels.
• Communicate effectively with transport, warehouse and customer teams, providing operational support and escalating issues where required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Proactive

Customer service

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Have you been involved in the transport function within logistics and are looking to further your career? Are you a problem solver with great initiative? Do you pride yourself on your attention to detail? Do you want to work for a fantastic company with great culture and strong values?

Here at GXO Banbury, we're recruiting for a Transport Administrator to join our growing team, supporting our customer, The Entertainer. You will be working on a full-time, fixed-term contract until the end January 2027, on an Any 5 days out of 7' pattern, covering the hours of 09:00 to 17:00.

Pay, benefits and more:

As a Transport Administrator, you will get:

• An hourly rate of £14.36, that is an annual salary of £28,000.00
• Holiday pay
• Workplace pension
• A 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme
• Access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more!
• Access to GXO University - home to a wealth of online training courses, meaning your development never ends!

What you'll do on a typical day:

• Support the Transport Supervisor and Planner with a range of administrative tasks, ensuring transport operations run smoothly and efficiently
• Produce accurate reports, data and operational information for both internal stakeholders and customers in a timely manner
• Respond to customer, store and driver queries professionally, helping to resolve issues and maintain excellent service levels
• Communicate effectively with transport, warehouse and customer teams, providing operational support and escalating issues where required

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Previous experience in an administrative, transport office or logistics environment would be advantageous
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office, with the ability to work across multiple systems and accurately maintain records and reports
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, with the confidence to deal professionally with colleagues, customers and external partners
• A proactive and organised approach, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team while managing multiple priorities accurately

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.

GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team - energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work.GXO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are an Armed Forces friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.Review GXO's candidate privacy statement here.