Transport Administrator

The People Providers Limited; Cannock; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Training and development opportunities

Friendly, supportive team environment

Growth opportunities

Job summary

WS Solutions is seeking a Transport Administrator for our Cannock depot. The role focuses on providing essential admin support to the transport operation, managing paperwork, records and system updates to ensure smooth daily activity.

The successful candidate will have strong organisational skills, experience in admin, and proficient use of MS Office. The position is full-time and based on-site in Cannock, with a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Previous administration experience; transport or logistics experience is desirable but not essential.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Outlook and Word.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Providing day to day administrative support to the transport team.
• Maintaining accurate driver and vehicle records.
• Processing delivery paperwork and transport documentation.
• Updating internal systems with driver, vehicle and shift information.
• Liaising with drivers, customers and internal departments.
• Assisting with driver onboarding and compliance documentation.
• Supporting the planning team with transport administration.
• Filing, scanning and maintaining electronic records.
• Answering telephone and email enquiries professionally.
• Ensuring all administrative tasks are completed accurately and within deadlines.

Skills

Administration experience

MS Office

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication

Customer service

Prioritisation

Teamwork

Independence

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

Transport Administrator

Location:Cannock
Salary: £14.00 p/h
Hours:Monday to Friday 10:00 - 18:00
Job Type: Full Time

Join Our Team

WS Solutions is looking for an organised and proactive Transport Administrator to join our team based in Cannock.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administrative skills who enjoys working in a fast-paced transport environment. You'll play a key role in supporting our transport operation, working closely with drivers, planners and customers to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the depot.

If you're highly organised, have excellent attention to detail and enjoy working as part of a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

As a Transport Administrator, you'll provide vital administrative support to the transport operation, ensuring all documentation is completed accurately, compliance records are maintained and drivers receive the support they need.

You'll be responsible for a variety of tasks, making this a busy and rewarding role where no two days are the same.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing day to day administrative support to the transport team.
• Maintaining accurate driver and vehicle records.
• Processing delivery paperwork and transport documentation.
• Updating internal systems with driver, vehicle and shift information.
• Liaising with drivers, customers and internal departments.
• Assisting with driver onboarding and compliance documentation.
• Supporting the planning team with transport administration.
• Filing, scanning and maintaining electronic records.
• Answering telephone and email enquiries professionally.
• Ensuring all administrative tasks are completed accurately and within deadlines.

What We're Looking For

• Previous administration experience (transport or logistics experience is desirable but not essential).
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Outlook and Word.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work under pressure.
• A positive, proactive attitude with a willingness to learn.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

What We Offer

• Free on-site parking.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Friendly, supportive working environment.
• The opportunity to join a growing and successful business.

If you're looking for a varied administration role where you can make a real difference within a busy transport operation, we'd love to hear from you.

Work Location: In person - Cannock