Transport administrator

GI Group Main Account; Daventry; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gi Group benefits from day 1

Job summary

GI Group Main Account is seeking an experienced transport administrator for morning shifts in Daventry on a temp-to-perm basis. The role focuses on overseeing daily transport operations, driver dispatch, paperwork, and fleet compliance to ensure efficient customer service and strict safety adherence.

The candidate will manage Tacho processes, mileage investigations, maintenance planning, and warehouse housekeeping while supporting other transport tasks as required.

Qualifications

• High performer who regularly achieves KPI targets.
• Good working knowledge of transport and logistics.
• Reliable with high attendance and punctuality.
• Assist with general duties within the transport function.
• Able to embrace change in a fast-paced environment.
• Computer literate with experience of WMS systems and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Oversee afternoon transport planning and driver dispatch.
• Ensure all paperwork is completed and filed.
• Maintain Tacho management records and sign infringements.
• Investigate and rectify missing mileage.
• Manage breakdowns and repairs promptly.
• Conduct pre- and post-shift vehicle walkarounds.
• Keep fleet compliance up to date; book servicing and MOTs.
• Allocate inbound/outbound freight and handle holds.
• Monitor staff timekeeping, appearance, and PPE use.
• Ensure MHE is functional and arrange repairs as needed.
• Keep warehouse area clean and safe.
• Handle any reasonable transport/warehouse tasks as requested.

Skills

Transport knowledge

KPI driven

Timekeeping

Adaptability

Computer literacy

Tools

WMS systems

MS Office

Job description

Gi are looking for an experienced and knowledgeable transport admin for morning shifts in Daventry. This is a temp to perm role

Rate

• Monday to Friday

Job Purpose:

To oversee the transport operations in line with the daily requirements on site to satisfy the needs of the customer efficiently and effectively, whilst ensuring full compliance with health & safety processes and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all company processes and procedures are followed with regard to all operational activity.
• Responsible for the afternoon transport planning:
  • Dispatch & debrief drivers as per company policy
  • Ensure all paperwork is completed and filed correctly
  • Ensure depot compliance is up to date on Tacho management system, and all infringements are signed off in a timely manner.
  • Investigate and rectify any missing mileage
  • Manage breakdowns and defects in a timely manner
  • Send appropriate and accurate handover
• Complete a full walk around and deck check at the beginning & end of the shift and check system / action as required.
• Manage fleet compliance, booking any servicing & MOT's, updating files and online tracking tools.
• Ensure all inbound /outbound freight is managed effectively, allocated to the correct areas ready for onwards movement, and that hold freight and returns are stored as required.
• Monitor all staff; timekeeping, appearance and use of PPE- and resolve as appropriate.
• Ensure all drivers are completing their allocated workload and that all required tasks are completed in line with H&S and operational requirements.
• Ensure all MHE is in working area and ensure any equipment not in working order is VOR'd and arrangements made for repairs.
• Ensure warehouse area is kept clean, and tidy at all times.
• Ensure that any damage caused or identified while loading / unloading is dealt with in line with the Goods in Transit process and that statements are taken. where required along with photographs of damage.
• To undertake any reasonable request regarding transport/warehouse operations

Required skills, knowledge and experience:

• High performer (regularly achieves KPI target)
• Good, working knowledge of transport and logistics
• Reliable (high attendance and good timekeeping)
• Assist with general duties within the transport function.
• Ability to embrace change and adapt to a rapidly changing fast paced environment
• Computer literate, experience of WMS systems and MS Office packages

Benefits

• Gi Group benefits from day 1

This is a temp-perm role