Transport Administrator

Tesol Inc; Kettering; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a Transport Administrator to manage customer consignments and ensure data accuracy. You will work night shifts (4 on 4 off) in a role requiring strong numeracy and communication skills. Join a dynamic team committed to employee development and inclusivity.

Benefits

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Life assurance twice your annual salary

Confidential support via Employee Assistance Programme, 24/7

Eye care vouchers for discounts

Employee recognition awards

Access to retailer discounts through benefit platform

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an administrative role.
• Strong numeracy, accuracy, and literacy skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and check all daily customer consignments on the in-house system.
• Ensure all consignments are correctly administered and ready to invoice.
• Produce KPI and performance reports for customers.

Skills

Numeracy

Accuracy

Communication

Initiative

Teamwork

Job description

Stobart (Part of the Culina Group) is a leading ambient transport and logistics business, providing services to many of the UK’s best known brands across core consumer and retail sectors.

At Culina, we have a winning culture. We believe our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive—a place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!

Job Description

As a Transport Administrator, you will be responsible for the daily creation of customer consignments, ensuring accuracy of information at all times. You will reconcile consignment costs against daily schedules from customers to ensure accurate charging and invoicing at week and period end.

Working hours: 4 on 4 off nights, 18:00-06:00.

Salary: £27,050.40 per annum.

Key Duties of a Transport Administrator

• Create and check all daily customer consignments on the in-house AS400 system (GTS), generally via EDI Import, liaising directly with customers where relevant.
• Ensure all consignments are correctly administered, rated, and ready to invoice, obtaining rates for any new delivery points from ESL (Eddie Stobart Logistics) Finance and Reporting Team where necessary.
• Amend consignment details as required, communicating all changes to relevant parties such as ESL Planning teams and Tesco on-site teams.
• Create dummy consignments on GTS to support ESL Planning teams and Operations regarding driver manning levels.
• Produce reports (KPI and others) for the customer and ESL using Microsoft Excel, including Volume, Dummy Jobs, and Performance Reports.
• Reconcile work on ESL’s GTS system against customer schedules for individual Tesco depots to ensure accurate charging and invoicing.
• Liaise with Transport Managers and on-site teams to ensure data accuracy presented to the customer.
• Assist Admin Team Leader and Data Analyst with providing daily/weekly performance and cost reports.
• Provide Tesco on-site teams with updated information on new stores, including Risk Assessments, rates, and GTS Location codes.
• Support the Admin Team Leader and team with general administrative tasks and escalate issues when unresolved.
• Complete daily Irish conference calls to agree on trailer requirements.
• Manage Isotrak compliance, ensuring loads are tracked and liaising with planning to resolve driver and job errors.
• Coordinate with the warehouse to ensure availability of trailers to meet demand.
• Conduct daily yard checks for safety and legal compliance, reporting any defects.
• Stay informed on news, vacancies, and process updates via ESL Intranet.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an administrative role.
• Strong numeracy, accuracy, and literacy skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Flexible, committed, and motivated.
• Ability to use initiative and meet deadlines.
• Capable of working under pressure and with limited supervision.
• A team player who can also work independently.

Additional Information

We are committed to making Stobart an inclusive and diverse workplace, investing in employee development and recognizing success. Our benefits include:

• Annual Leave: 20 days plus bank holidays.
• Pension Scheme: 5% employee and 3% employer contributions.
• Life Assurance: Twice your annual salary.
• Wellness: Confidential support via Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7.
• Eye Care Vouchers: Discounts on eye tests and glasses.
• Reward & Recognition: Employee of the Month/Year, long service awards.
• Discounts: Access to over 50 retailer discounts through our benefit platform.

If you meet the requirements and are ready for your next career step, apply now and join our #WinningTeam!