Transport Administrator

The Best Connection; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Supportive and collaborative team

Job summary

The Best Connection is seeking a Transport Administrator to join its busy transport team in the United Kingdom. You will provide essential admin support to keep the daily transport operation running smoothly and on time.

In this role you will liaise with drivers, customers and planners, maintain accurate documentation and help ensure compliance with transport legislation. A proactive, reliable approach and proficiency in Microsoft Office are required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of drivers' hours regulations and Working Time Directive requirements.
• Excellent communicators who can build strong relationships with customers, suppliers and colleagues.
• Calm and professional when working under pressure.
• Flexible, reliable and able to manage a variety of tasks accurately.
• Proactive team players who can also work independently and make decisions when needed.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and general computer systems.
• Experienced with Transport Management Systems (advantageous but not essential, as full training will be provided)

Responsibilities

• Providing administrative support in line with transport legislation, company policies and procedures.
• Working closely with the Transport Management team.
• Ensuring Health & Safety procedures are adhered to at all times.
• Supporting the daily transport plan and ensuring collections are completed on time.
• Completing and maintaining accurate transport documentation.
• Communicating delays, issues and operational updates to the planning team.
• Acting as a key point of contact for customer enquiries and schedule changes.
• Using Transport Management Systems to manage transport activities.
• Monitoring drivers' hours, tachographs and Working Time Directive compliance.
• Managing and controlling subcontractor requirements.
• Assisting with vehicle defect management and the Vehicle Off Road (VOR) process

Skills

Driver hours knowledge

Customer communication

Pressure management

Multi-tasking

Microsoft Office

Transport Management Systems

Tools

Transport Management Systems

Job description

Are you highly organised, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy being at the heart of a busy operation?

Our client is looking for a Transport Administrator to join their friendly and professional transport team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong administration skills and a passion for keeping operations running efficiently. You'll play a key role in supporting transport activities, liaising with drivers, customers and planners, and ensuring everything is delivered on time and in full.

What's in it for you?

• Monday to Friday working pattern
• £13.46 per hour
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Training and development opportunities
• Varied and rewarding role with real responsibility

The Role

As a Transport Administrator, you'll be responsible for supporting the day-to-day transport operation, ensuring compliance, communication and accuracy across all activities.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing administrative support in line with transport legislation, company policies and procedures
• Working closely with the Transport Management team
• Ensuring Health & Safety procedures are adhered to at all times
• Supporting the daily transport plan and ensuring collections are completed on time
• Completing and maintaining accurate transport documentation
• Communicating delays, issues and operational updates to the planning team
• Acting as a key point of contact for customer enquiries and schedule changes
• Using Transport Management Systems to manage transport activities
• Monitoring drivers' hours, tachographs and Working Time Directive compliance
• Managing and controlling subcontractor requirements
• Assisting with vehicle defect management and the Vehicle Off Road (VOR) process

What We're Looking For

We're keen to hear from candidates who are:

• Knowledgeable in drivers' hours regulations and Working Time Directive requirements
• Excellent communicators who can build strong relationships with customers, suppliers and colleagues
• Calm and professional when working under pressure
• Flexible, reliable and able to manage a variety of tasks accurately
• Proactive team players who can also work independently and make decisions when needed
• Confident using Microsoft Office and general computer systems
• Experienced with Transport Management Systems (advantageous but not essential, as full training will be provided)