Transport Administrator

Ignition Driver Recruitment; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Transport Administrator in Glasgow to support a major supermarket chain. This full-time position involves providing administrative support, monitoring compliance, and using the Warehouse Management System. Candidates should have experience in a transport environment and be able to work flexible hours, including nights. This role offers immediate start, competitive pay, and opportunities for progression and training.

Benefits

Competitive salary of £15.36 per hour

Immediate start

Weekly pay

Overtime opportunities

Facilities include comfortable break areas and free parking

On-the-job training and upskilling opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Transport Administrator, Transport Planner, or similar roles.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights.
• Strong administrative and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support in the transport office at night.
• Monitor and enforce compliance in all working processes.
• Update the Warehouse Management System and other software systems.

Skills

Experience in a transport environment

Flexibility

Administrative support skills

Tools

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Job description

Transport Administrator – East Kilbride – Earn £15.36 p/h – Full Time

Ignition Driver Recruitment is hiring Transport Administrators in the Glasgow area to work with one of the UK’s leading supermarket chains. We’re recruiting for both day and night shifts and require proven experience in a transport environment.

Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity? Are you a night owl? If you live in Glasgow, Motherwell, New Lanark, East Kilbride, Eaglesham or nearby areas, you could be a great fit. Please ensure you will be able to travel to the site before applying.

Employee Benefits

• Competitive salary: £15.36 per hour
• Immediate start: begin earning immediately
• Weekly pay: payday every Friday
• Overtime opportunities to boost earnings

Facilities

• Comfortable break areas
• Vending machines
• Subsidised canteen
• Free, secure car parking

Professional Development

• Full on‑the‑job training
• Free upskilling opportunities

Career Growth

Excellent opportunities for progression within the client’s transport and logistics teams.

Hours

Full‑time (12‑hour shifts). Days and nights are available; the role may require flexibility to work any five out of seven nights.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support in the transport office at night
• Brief and de‑brief drivers
• Distribute vehicle keys and maintain key logs
• Monitor incoming communications and act on requirements/requests
• Update the Warehouse Management System (WMS) and other software systems
• Monitor and enforce compliance in all working processes
• Provide cover support for the transport team during absences

This role may include other duties as required; flexibility and a willingness to learn new skills are beneficial.

About You

You are a hard‑working individual who relishes new challenges, with prior experience as a Transport Administrator, Transport Planner, Driver Planner, Admin, Clerk, Administrative Assistant, Logistics Coordinator, Operations Coordinator, Transport Specialist, or similar roles.

You are a UK resident able to travel to and from the site for your shift. The employer cannot assist with visa applications or relocation.

Interested?

If you are looking for a new opportunity and have previous experience in administration, ideally within a transport office, click to apply today.