Transport Administrator

GXO; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Milton Keynes is looking for a Transport Administrator to support efficient transport operations. In this full-time role, you will monitor delivery performance, manage compliance activities, and ensure communication with drivers and teams. The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills and a proactive attitude. Full training is provided, making this an excellent opportunity for those looking to develop in the logistics sector.

Benefits

Annual salary of £26,548.60

Holiday pay

Workplace pension

Online GP service

Access to MyBenefits platform

Access to GXO University for training

Qualifications

• Clear and confident communication with drivers and colleagues.
• Strong organisational skills with a proactive approach.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Team-focused attitude and relationship-building abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Monitor delivery performance against KPIs and resolve issues.
• Complete all operational activities, including manifests.
• Arrange additional work with subcontractors for cost efficiency.
• Maintain vehicle compliance information in internal systems.
• Communicate daily plans to office teams and drivers.
• Manage compliance activities for the client within SLA timeframes.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Proactive approach

Ability to build relationships

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Are you an organised and detail-driven professional looking for your next challenge?

We are seeking a Transport Administrator to join our Milton Keynes team and play a vital role in keeping our transport operations running efficiently and on schedule.

Please note: The site is scheduled to relocate to Northampton in July 2026.

This is a full-time, permanent position, working Monday to Friday on a rotating shift pattern:

Week 1: 06:00 – 14:00

Week 2: 10:00 – 18:00

Week 3: 14:00 – 22:00

Flexibility will be required to support operational needs.

Pay, benefits and more:

• Annual salary of £26,548.60
• Holiday pay
• Workplace pension
• A 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme
• Access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more!
• Access to GXO University – home to a wealth of online training courses, meaning your development never ends!

What you will do on a typical day:

• Monitor delivery performance against KPIs and proactively resolve issues impacting timely completion
• Complete all operational activities, including manifests, in-house track and trace updates and driver debriefs
• Arrange additional work using subcontractors, ensuring cost efficiency
• Maintain and update vehicle compliance information using our internal systems
• Communicate daily plans and priorities to office teams and drivers, ensuring collections and deliveries meet performance targets
• Manage compliance activities for the client, booking events within SLA timeframes with accuracy and attention to detail

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• The ability to communicate clearly and confidently with drivers, colleagues and external partners
• Strong organisational skills, with a proactive approach and the ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment
• A positive, team-focused attitude, with the ability to build strong working relationships
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience within transport or logistics is beneficial but not essential — full training will be provided

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.

GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work.GXO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are an Armed Forces friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.Review GXO's candidate privacy statement here.