Transport Administrator

Ethero; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 35,818,000 - 44,083,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

On site parking

On site catering

Job summary

Ethero in Branston is seeking a proactive Transport Administrator to support drivers and the fleet. You will prepare driver documents, check delivery papers, and extract data from daily activity sheets to update the PC system.

Key duties include fleet administration, arranging renewals, booking loads, ensuring safety and compliance, and contributing to continuous improvement within the Transport Department.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, flexible and highly organised individual, preferably with a proven track record in Transport.
• Proven ability to convey facts and ideas accurately and effectively in writing and oral communication.
• Ensure information is generated, logged and actioned efficiently to provide support to drivers, management and customers.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to influence and communicate with people at all levels, internal and external.
• Liaise with Admin Team and Warehouse Operations; work with a flexible team-based approach.
• Ability to solve problems quickly and effectively.
• PC literacy essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare drivers' documents including briefing and debriefing drivers.
• Check all delivery documents for accuracy and correct delivery.
• Extract information from the driver daily activity sheet and update the PC system.
• Carry out general administration duties (filing, photocopying, tachograph reconciliation, data input).
• Assist fleet administration (MOTs, services, tax, etc.).
• Maintain LGV licence renewals and arrange medicals.
• Book in/out drivers and allocate loads and vehicles.
• Ensure compliance with site accident reporting procedures.
• Adhere to Company, statutory and Health and Safety obligations.
• Attend training and contribute to continuous improvement within the Transport function and depot.
• Undertake other duties for effective operation of the Transport Department.

Skills

Organised

Communication

Problem solving

PC literacy

Team player

Job description

Location: Branston

Job Type: Temporary/Ongoing

Sector: Warehouse

Key Duties:

• Preparation of drivers' documents including briefing and debriefing drivers
• Check all delivery documents to ensure correct delivery.
• Extract all required information from the driver's daily activity sheet and update the PC system.
• Carry out general administration duties including filing, photocopying tachograph reconciliation and data input
• Assistance in fleet administration, e.g. checking when vehicles are available for MOT's, services, tax etc.
• Ensuring details on LGV licence renewals are maintained and medicals arranged when required.
• Booking in and out of drivers and the allocation of loads and vehicles for drivers.
• Compliance with site accident reporting procedures.
• Adherence to all Company, statutory and Health and Safety obligations.
• To attend any relevant training sessions to ensure you are fully equipped to perform your role effectively and assist in the development of continuous improvement within the function and depot as a whole.
• To undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required for effective operation of the Transport Department.

Pay rate: £12.71 per hour

Any lawful deductions will be explained clearly before engagement. Statutory deductions such as Tax, National Insurance, and pension contributions (where applicable) will apply.

Full details of the role, assignment, pay, and any applicable terms will be provided before you agree to proceed. Where required, a Key Information Document will be issued before engagement.

Working Pattern:

Tuesday to Saturday

08:30 - 17:00 (Flexibility required to cover holidays)

Candidate Requirements:

• Enthusiastic, flexible and highly organised individual, preferably with a proven track record in Transport.
• Proven ability to be able to convey facts and ideas accurately and effectively in both written and oral styles. A flexible communication style is required.
• Ensure that all information is generated, logged and actioned efficiently and accurately to provide a support and information service to drivers, management and the customer.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to influence and communicate with people at all levels, both internal and externally.
• Will need to liaise well with the Admin Team and Warehouse Operations and must be able to work with a flexible team based approach.
• Ability to solve problems quickly and effectively.
• PC literacy essential.

Benefits / Additional Information:

• Pension scheme
• On site parking
• On site catering

We will ask for evidence of your right to work in the UK and any applicable qualifications or licences needed for the role.

If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals and comply with the Equality Act 2010.