Transport Administrator

Travail Employment Group; Northampton; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Travail Employment Group is seeking a highly organised Transport Administrator in Wellingborough for a 12-month maternity cover. The role focuses on coordinating UK and international shipments, liaising with freight providers and customs agents, and ensuring timely delivery of products.

The role is office-based, full-time, 37.5 hours per week, starting in September. You will support the transport team in a fast-paced global manufacturing environment and gain training during handover with the

Qualifications

• Strong administration and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficient in Outlook, Excel, Word and Teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate UK, European and worldwide shipments.
• Arrange road, air and sea freight transportation.
• Liaise with carriers, freight forwarders and customs brokers.
• Organise collections from suppliers and inbound deliveries.
• Monitor shipments and resolve transport issues.
• Maintain accurate transport documentation.
• Provide shipment updates to customers and internal teams.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the transport function.

Skills

Administration

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Prioritisation

Problem solving

Tools

SAP

Outlook

Excel

Word

Teams

Job description

Transport Administrator

12-Month Temp Maternity Cover £14.00 p/h

Wellingborough -Full Time Monday - Friday 37.5 hrs -Office based role - September start

Are you an organised administrator with experience in transport, logistics or supply chain operations?

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join a global manufacturing business in Wellingborough, providing maternity cover within a busy transport team. This role offers the chance to coordinate UK and international shipments, work with freight providers and customs agents, and play a key role in ensuring products reach customers efficiently and on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate UK, European and worldwide shipments
• Arrange road, air and sea freight transportation
• Liaise with carriers, freight forwarders and customs brokers
• Organise collections from suppliers and inbound deliveries
• Monitor shipments and resolve transport issues
• Maintain accurate transport documentation
• Provide shipment updates to customers and internal teams
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the transport function

Essential:

• Strong administration and organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Good knowledge of Outlook, Excel, Word and Teams
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks
• A proactive approach to problem solving

Desirable:

• Experience within transport, logistics, warehouse or supply chain environments
• Knowledge of freight forwarding and transportation providers
• Understanding of customs procedures and international shipping
• Experience using SAP or warehouse management systems

What's on Offer?

• 12-month maternity cover contract
• Global industry-leading employer
• Varied and fast-paced role
• Full training and handover period with the current post holder
• September start available

If you're a highly organised administrator looking for an immediate start in the logistics and transport world , we would love to hear from you.