Transport Administrator

GXO Logistics; Coventry; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider is seeking a Transport Administrator for a full-time position in Coventry. The role involves ensuring efficient distribution and involves planning vehicle routes and providing administrative support. Candidates should have strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and prior administrative experience. The company offers competitive salary and various benefits including access to training programs.

Benefits

Holiday pay

Workplace pension

Online GP service

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

High street discounts

Access to training courses

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Administrator role or similar.
• IT Literate with knowledge of Excel and Google spreadsheets.
• Understanding of inventory processes is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Dispatch routes to achieve delivery times.
• Carry out administrative duties accurately.
• Plan vehicle routes using transport planning software.
• Monitor information from the vehicle telematics system.
• Provide KPI reports.
• Record and manage incidents and accidents.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Maintain safety and compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently

Teamwork

Customer-focused approach

Tools

Excel

Google spreadsheets

Job description

An exciting opportunity for a Transport Administrator has opened at our Greene King.

Please note that for this role the training will be completed in Northampton but our site will be moving to Coventry (CV3 4GA) in early 2026. Travel expenses for the training period will be paid by the company.

You will be working with the transport team to ensure GXO Logistics fulfil their responsibilities relating to the distribution of Greene King product from the Northampton operational site.

This is a full time, permanent role. You will be working any 5 days out of 7, rotational weekly shifts of 6am - 2.30pm and 2pm - 10.30pm.

Pay, benefits & more:

• Salary is £24,458
• Holiday pay and Workplace pension
• A 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and fully comprehensive employee assistance programme
• Access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more
• Access to GXO University - home to a wealth of online training courses, meaning your development never ends

What you'll do on a typical day:

• Dispatch routes where required to achieve contractual delivery times
• Carry out administrative duties to a high level of accuracy
• Plan vehicle routes using a transport planning software
• Monitor and manage information from the vehicle telematics system
• Provide daily, weekly, and monthly Key Performance Indicator (KPI) reports
• Record and elevate details of incidents and accidents
• Provide excellent customer service by resolving queries promptly
• Maintain safety and compliance - keep the work area clean and adhere to Health & Safety standards

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Previous experience in an Administrator role or similar
• IT Literate with good knowledge of Excel and Google spreadsheets would be useful
• Excellent attention to detail
• Understanding of inventory processes is desirable
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills with a customer‑focused approach
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, showing initiative and adaptability
• Commitment to Health & Safety and maintaining operational standards

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.

GXO is a leading provider of cutting‑edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work. GXO is an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are an Armed Forces friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Review GXO’s candidate privacy statement here.