Transport administrator

GI Group Main Account; Hampton Lovett; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a candidate with strong knowledge of transport and logistics for a role focused on managing fleet compliance and transport planning. The successful candidate will ensure operational procedures are followed and that all drivers complete their tasks effectively. Strong communication skills and reliability are essential. The role offers £13.70 per hour, with additional holiday pay available.

Qualifications

• Good, working knowledge of transport and logistics.
• Reliable with high attendance and good timekeeping.
• Good communicator.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all company processes and procedures are followed.
• Responsible for afternoon transport planning.
• Manage fleet compliance and bookings.
• Ensure all drivers complete their allocated workload.
• Monitor all staff, timekeeping, and PPE use.

Skills

Transport and logistics knowledge

Reliability

Communication skills

Adaptability

Computer literate

Experience with Office packages

Tools

Excel

SAGE

PTV

Job description

Rate

£13.70 per hour (PAYE only), advanced holiday pay available (£15.35)

Shift Pattern

• Monday to Friday
• 11:00-20:00

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all company processes and procedures are followed with regard to all operational activity.
• Responsible for the afternoon transport planning.
• Briefing and debriefing drivers, including vehicle walk‑arounds.
• Manage fleet compliance, booking any servicing & MOTs, updating files and online tracking tools.
• Ensure all inbound/outbound freight is managed effectively, allocated to the correct areas ready for onward 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 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.
• Accurate and in depth handovers for night shift.
• Locking up site on a Friday night.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Good, working knowledge of transport and logistics.
• Reliable (high attendance and good timekeeping).
• Assist with general duties within the transport function.
• Good communicator.
• Ability to embrace change and adapt to a rapidly changing fast paced environment.
• Computer literate, experience of Office packages, specifically Excel.
• Experience of SAGE and PTV preferred.

Application Process

If you are interested in this role and are looking for your next career move, submit your application to us along with an up‑to‑date CV or call Emma on 01604 824170 - option 2.

Drivers & logistics professionals wanted for temporary & permanent vacancies text "DRIVER" before your name, location and driving licence category to 88802.

Should you require any support or assistance on your application, please contact your local Gi Group office directly.

About Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, pledge members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability committed members, Gold status pledge members for the Armed Forces Covenant, and Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

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