Transport Administrator

Gi Group; Hampton Lovett; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK seeks an experienced transport admin for afternoon shifts in Droitwich. The role includes managing transport planning, ensuring compliance, and briefing drivers. Ideal candidates should have strong logistics knowledge and good communication skills. The position offers a rate of £13.70 per hour, with advanced holiday pay available. Apply with an up-to-date CV or contact Emma for more information.

Qualifications

• Good, working knowledge of transport and logistics.
• Ability to embrace change and adapt to a rapidly changing fast-paced environment.
• Assist with general duties within the transport function.

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.
• Ensure all inbound/outbound freight is managed effectively.
• Monitor all staff; timekeeping, appearance and use of PPE.
• Ensure all drivers are completing their allocated workload.

Skills

Good working knowledge of transport and logistics

Reliable (high attendance and good timekeeping)

Good communicator

Computer literate; experience of Office packages, specifically Excel

Experience of SAGE and PTV preferred

Job description

Gi are looking for an experienced transport admin for afternoon shifts in Droitwich. This is an ongoing role.

Rate

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

Shift pattern

• Monday to Friday
• 11:00-20:00

Key Responsibilities / tasks

• 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.

If you are interested in this role and are looking for your next career move, submit your application with an up‑to‑date CV or call Emma.

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