Transport Administrator

Driver Hire Manchester; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Training and development opportunities

Progression in transport sector

Job summary

Driver Hire Canterbury is recruiting a Transport Assistant for a permanent, full-time role within a busy transport operation in Canterbury.

You will support route scheduling, transport administration, weighbridge processes, and driver assistance, ensuring on-time deliveries and high customer service levels.

Eligible candidates will have experience in transport, logistics, or office administration and enjoy a fast-paced environment with accurate record keeping and compliance.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within transport, logistics, or office administration preferred.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Good IT and administration skills.
• Ability to work accurately within tight timescales.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Problem-solving and multitasking abilities.
• Customer-focused approach.
• Knowledge of transport compliance or Operator Licence requirements is advantageous.
• Permanent and stable employment.
• Supportive and professional working environment.
• Company pension scheme.
• Free on-site parking.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Opportunity to progress within the transport and logistics sector.

Responsibilities

• Carry out transport administration duties to ensure Operator Licence compliance is maintained to a high standard
• Assist with route scheduling to ensure efficient and timely delivery planning
• Collect and record KPI data for analysis and performance monitoring
• Communicate with sales teams, operations staff, customers, and drivers via telephone and email
• Provide day-to-day support to drivers
• Manage delivery and despatch paperwork
• Operate weighbridge processes
• Process Goods Advised paperwork
• Respond to operational challenges and communicate issues promptly to the relevant teams
• Occasionally assist with driving duties where required

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Customer focused

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Driver Hire Canterbury is currently recruiting for aTransport Assistanton behalf of our client. This is a permanent, full-time opportunity for an organised and reliable individual to join a busy transport operation.

The successful candidate will support the day-to-day running of the transport office, helping to ensure customer deliveries and internal material transfers are completed on time and in full. You will play a key role in route scheduling, transport administration, weighbridge operations, and driver support while maintaining high levels of customer service and compliance.

This role would suit someone with previous transport, logistics, or office administration experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.

Salary & Working Hours

• £12.85 per hour,
• Permanent, full-time position
• Shift pattern Monday to Friday
• Working hours 1300-2200

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out transport administration duties to ensure Operator Licence compliance is maintained to a high standard
• Assist with route scheduling to ensure efficient and timely delivery planning
• Collect and record KPI data for analysis and performance monitoring
• Communicate with sales teams, operations staff, customers, and drivers via telephone and email
• Provide day-to-day support to drivers
• Manage delivery and despatch paperwork
• Operate weighbridge processes
• Process Goods Advised paperwork
• Respond to operational challenges and communicate issues promptly to the relevant teams
• Occasionally assist with driving duties where required

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience within transport, logistics, or office administration preferred
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Good IT and administration skills
• Ability to work accurately within tight timescales
• Excellent attention to detail
• Problem-solving and multitasking abilities
• Customer-focused approach
• Knowledge of transport compliance or Operator Licence requirements is advantageous
• Permanent and stable employment
• Supportive and professional working environment
• Company pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Training and development opportunities
• Opportunity to progress within the transport and logistics sector

Driver Hire Canterbury specialises in transport and logistics recruitment across the region, supplying both temporary and permanent staff to leading employers within the industry.

We are committed to connecting experienced candidates with long-term career opportunities.