Transport Administrator

Pertemps; Kegworth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps is seeking a confident and organised Transport Administrator to support a busy logistics hub at East Midlands Gateway (DE74), near Castle Donington and Kegworth. You will assist transport managers and planners to ensure smooth delivery operations and timely task completion.

Ideal candidates are self-motivated with strong IT, data entry, and communication skills, able to prioritise workload in a fast-paced environment and work on a 4 on/4 off 12‑hour shift. Fluent English required.

Qualifications

• Experience in a 3PL or transport office would be beneficial.
• Strong IT and spreadsheet skills.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delivery and collection paperwork.
• Debrief drivers and process return paperwork accurately.
• Produce reports for management and customers.
• Check driver timesheets, mileage logs, and tachograph data.
• Handle high-volume data entry, filing, and general admin.
• Support the wider transport team with ad hoc duties.
• Supervise front desk.

Skills

IT skills

Spreadsheet skills

Communication skills

Organised

English fluency

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Transport Administrator

Castle Donington - East Midlands Gateway

£12.76 - £14.66

4 on 4 off shift pattern

Pertemps are recruiting for a confident and organised Transport administratorto join a busy logistics hub based in the East Midlands Gateway (DE74), near Castle Donington and Kegworth. You’ll support the transport managers and planners to ensure smooth and efficient delivery operations throughout the depot.

Whilst prior experience in a transport/logistics role would be beneficial, we are looking for a self motivated and proactive individual who is cable to prioritisetasks and communicate effectively with different stake holders in a fast paced environment , often working to time sensitive deadlines.

Hours: 4 on / 4 off shift pattern - 12 hour shifts

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare delivery and collection paperwork
• De-brief drivers and process return paperwork accurately
• Produce reports for management and customers
• Check driver timesheets, mileage logs, and tachograph data
• Handle high-volume data entry, filing, and general admin
• Support the wider transport team with ad hoc duties
• Supervise front desk

About You

• Experience in a 3PL or transport office would be beneficial, however other relevant sector experience would be considered
• Basic knowledge of transport legislation (driver hours, vehicle compliance) would be advantageous
• Strong IT and spreadsheet skills
• Highly organised and able to manage workload independently
• Confident communicator, able to juggle multiple tasks and prioritize workload
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Comfortable working on a 4 on / 4 off pattern (this will include weekend / bank holiday working)
• Able to commit to East Midlands Gateway (DE74) for required shift times