Transport Administrator

The-Best-Connection-Employment-Group; Costessey; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mon-Fri pattern

Training and development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Varied and rewarding role

Job summary

The Transport Administrator role in St Ives, England, offers a structured, fast-paced environment within a busy transport operation. You will support day-to-day activities, liaising with drivers, customers and planners to ensure on-time deliveries.

The ideal candidate has strong administration skills, knowledge of drivers’ hours regulations, and excellent communication abilities. The position provides a Monday–Friday pattern with training and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of drivers' hours regulations and Working Time Directive requirements.
• Excellent communicators who can build relationships with customers, suppliers and colleagues.
• Calm and professional when working under pressure.
• Flexible, reliable and able to manage tasks accurately.
• Proactive team players who can also work independently and make decisions when needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support in line with transport legislation and company procedures.
• Work closely with the Transport Management team.
• Ensure Health & Safety procedures are followed at all times.
• Support the daily transport plan and ensure timely collections.
• Complete and maintain accurate transport documentation.
• Communicate delays and updates to the planning team.
• Act as a key contact for customer enquiries and schedule changes.
• Use Transport Management Systems to manage activities.
• Monitor drivers' hours and tachographs for compliance.
• Assist with subcontractor requirements and vehicle defect management.

Skills

Drivers hours regs

Communication

Calm under pressure

Flexible

Team player

MS Office

Transport Management Systems

Tools

Transport Management Systems

Job description

Transport Administrator (JN -082026-24347) St Ives, England

Salary: GBP13.46 - GBP13.46 per hour

Are you highly organised, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy being at the heart of a busy operation?

Our client is looking for a Transport Administrator to join their friendly and professional transport team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong administration skills and a passion for keeping operations running efficiently. You'll play a key role in supporting transport activities, liaising with drivers, customers and planners, and ensuring everything is delivered on time and in full.

What's in it for you?

• Monday to Friday working pattern
• £13.46 per hour
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Training and development opportunities
• Varied and rewarding role with real responsibility

The Role

As a Transport Administrator, you'll be responsible for supporting the day-to-day transport operation, ensuring compliance, communication and accuracy across all activities.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing administrative support in line with transport legislation, company policies and procedures
• Working closely with the Transport Management team
• Ensuring Health & Safety procedures are adhered to at all times
• Supporting the daily transport plan and ensuring collections are completed on time
• Completing and maintaining accurate transport documentation
• Communicating delays, issues and operational updates to the planning team
• Acting as a key point of contact for customer enquiries and schedule changes
• Using Transport Management Systems to manage transport activities
• Monitoring drivers' hours, tachographs and Working Time Directive compliance
• Managing and controlling subcontractor requirements
• Assisting with vehicle defect management and the Vehicle Off Road (VOR) process

What We're Looking For

We're keen to hear from candidates who are:

• Knowledgeable in drivers' hours regulations and Working Time Directive requirements
• Excellent communicators who can build strong relationships with customers, suppliers and colleagues
• Calm and professional when working under pressure
• Flexible, reliable and able to manage a variety of tasks accurately
• Proactive team players who can also work independently and make decisions when needed
• Confident using Microsoft Office and general computer systems
• Experienced with Transport Management Systems (advantageous but not essential, as full training will be provided)

Yes, I am currently eligible to work (work permit/visa/citizenship) in the country to which I am applying. No, I am not currently eligible to work (work permit/visa/citizenship) in the country to which I am applying.