Transport Administrator

Jobtailor; Livingston; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United Kingdom is seeking a proactive Transport Administrator to dispatch drivers, support the daily transport plan, and maintain accurate operation records across the operation.

You will debrief drivers, complete transport paperwork, monitor transport systems and driver information, and build strong relationships with drivers, colleagues and customers while delivering excellent service in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel, Outlook and Word.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure in a busy transport operation.
• Proactive, customer-focused with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Dispatch drivers and support the successful delivery of the daily transport plan.
• Conduct driver debriefs and ensure all transport paperwork is completed accurately.
• Manage transport administration and maintain up-to-date operational records.
• Monitor and update transport systems, including driver and vehicle information.
• Build strong working relationships with drivers, colleagues and customers.
• Resolve customer queries and provide excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Customer-focused

Teamwork

Independent work

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Job description

• Dispatch drivers and support the successful delivery of the daily transport plan


• Conduct driver debriefs and ensure all transport paperwork is completed accurately


• Manage transport administration and maintain up-to-date operational records


• Monitor and update transport systems, including driver and vehicle information


• Build strong working relationships with drivers, colleagues and customers


• Resolve customer queries and provide excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment

Requirements

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads effectively


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Confident using Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook and Word


• Ability to work accurately under pressure in a busy transport operation


• A proactive, customer-focused approach with strong attention to detail


• Ability to work independently while contributing positively as part of a team

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize workloads effectively while maintaining accurate transport records and providing excellent customer service. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and capable of working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced transport environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Organizational Skills


• Customer Service


• Microsoft Office Proficiency


• Attention to Detail


• Communication Skills

Soft Skills

• Strong Attention to Detail


• Proactive Approach


• Ability to Work Under Pressure


• Team Collaboration


• Independent Work

Industry Keywords

• Transport Administration


• Operational Records


• Driver Debriefs


• Transport SystemsCustomer Queries