Transport Administrator

Pertemps North Midlands; Lockington; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps North Midlands is recruiting a confident and organised Transport Administrator to join a busy logistics hub at East Midlands Gateway (DE74), near Castle Donington. The role supports transport managers and planners to ensure smooth delivery operations.

The 4 on 4 off, 12-hour shift pattern requires reliability and strong admin skills. You will prepare delivery paperwork, liaise with drivers, produce reports for management, and handle data entry and filing in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a 3PL or transport office would be beneficial.
• 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 commute to East Midlands Gateway (DE74) for required shift times.

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

Skills

IT skills

Spreadsheet skills

Communication

Organisation

Prioritisation

English fluency

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 administrator to 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 commute to East Midlands Gateway (DE74) for required shift times