Transport Administrator

Ethero Ltd; Burslem; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Discounts on selected products

On-site canteen facilities

Vending machines and microwaves

Job summary

Ethero Ltd. is recruiting a Transport Administrator to support our client’s distribution centre in Stoke-on-Trent. The role focuses on coordinating deliveries, communicating with transport partners, and ensuring orders are processed accurately and efficiently.

The ideal candidate will be highly organised, proficient with Microsoft Office, and capable of handling multiple tasks in a busy environment. The position is temporary with a strong chance to become permanent, offering weekly PAYE pay.

Qualifications

• Good computer skills using Microsoft Office.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• A methodical and organised approach to work.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy working environment.

Responsibilities

• Arranging and coordinating inbound deliveries.
• Booking delivery time slots and maintaining schedules.
• Liaising with transport companies to coordinate deliveries and resolve queries.
• Booking in orders accurately using delivery notes.
• Generating Goods Received Notes (GRNs).
• Answering incoming calls and responding to enquiries professionally.
• Contacting suppliers by email regarding discrepancies, returns and delivery issues.
• Maintaining accurate records and completing administrative tasks efficiently.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organised

Multitasking

Job description

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 06:30–14:30

Contract: Temporary to Permanent

Pay Frequency: Weekly PAYE

The Opportunity

Ethero is recruiting for a Transport Administrator to join a prestigious client at their European Distribution Centre in, Stoke-on-Trent.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and detail-oriented individual with strong computer skills and effective communication abilities. You will play an important role in coordinating deliveries, liaising with transport companies and ensuring orders are processed accurately and efficiently.

If you're confident using Microsoft Office, enjoy administrative work and thrive in a busy environment, we'd love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

As a Transport Administrator, your duties will include:

• Arranging and coordinating inbound deliveries.
• Booking delivery time slots and ensuring schedules are maintained.
• Liaising with transport companies to coordinate deliveries and resolve queries.
• Booking in orders accurately using delivery notes.
• Generating Goods Received Notes (GRNs).
• Answering incoming telephone calls and responding to enquiries professionally.
• Contacting suppliers by email regarding discrepancies, returns and delivery issues.
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring all administrative tasks are completed efficiently

What We're Looking For

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Good computer skills and confidence using Microsoft Office.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• A methodical and organised approach to work.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy working environment.
• A professional and proactive attitude when dealing with transport companies and suppliers

Working Hours and Pay

• Working hours: Monday to Friday, 06:30–14:30.
• Pay rate: £12.71 per hour.
• Payment: Weekly PAYE.
• Overtime: Monday to Friday at 1.5 times your standard rate after 37.5 hours, and Saturday at 1.5 times your standard rate.
• Contract: Temporary position with the opportunity to become permanent.

Benefits and Facilities

As a Transport Administrator, you'll have access to the following benefits and facilities:

• Free on-site parking.
• Discounts on selected products.
• On-site canteen facilities.
• Vending machines and microwaves available

Location and Commutability

This vacancy is based in Talke Pits, Stoke-on-Trent, and is commutable from:

• Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Hanley, Longton, Burslem, Tunstall, Fenton, Trentham and surrounding areas