Transport Administrator

Stobart; Rugby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Rugby is seeking a Transport Administrator responsible for dispatching, monitoring, and administrative tasks related to transport logistics. The ideal candidate will have strong organisational and communication skills, along with a keen attention to detail. This full-time role offers competitive pay and an opportunity to work with a supportive team. Join our diverse workplace and contribute to a winning culture.

Benefits

28 days annual leave including bank holidays

Pension scheme with 5% employee and 3% employer contributions

Life assurance of twice your annual salary

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Eye care vouchers

Employee recognition programs

Access to retailer discounts

Qualifications

• Previous experience within an administrative role.
• Strong organisational skills and effective time management techniques.
• Flexibility, articulateness, and resilience under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.
• High attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Dispatching drivers with relevant paperwork.
• Completing customer KPIs as required.
• Inputting trailer details into the internal tracking system.
• Monitoring the service board for correctness.
• Liaising with drivers about site procedures.
• Completing all daily compliance tasks.
• Updating and correcting manning levels.
• Downloading tachographs when needed.
• Managing the transport system.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Transport Administrator to join our team in Northampton. As a Transport Administrator, you will be responsible for the daily creation of customer consignments, ensuring accuracy of information at all times. You will also be responsible for reconciliation of consignment costs against daily schedules from customers to ensure accurate charging and invoicing at week and period end.

Working hours: Sunday - Thursday nights, 18:00 - 04:00

Salary: £30,000 per annum

Key Duties of a Transport Admin include:

• Efficiently and accurately dispatching drivers with all relevant paperwork.
• Completing customer and Stobart KPIs where required.
• Inputting trailer details into the internal tracking system.
• Monitoring the service board to ensure the correct week number is on the correct trailer for depot trailers.
• Liaising with drivers on the gate communication system to make them aware of site procedures before entering the site, when required.
• Completing all daily tasks for compliance purposes.
• Ensuring manning levels are updated and correct.
• Downloading vehicle and driver digital tachographs as required.
• Managing the transport system.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience within an administrative role.
• Strong organisational skills and effective time management techniques.
• Flexibility, articulateness, and resilience under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.
• High attention to detail.

Additional Information:

We are committed to making Stobart a great place to work. We promote diversity and inclusion and support employee development and recognition. Our benefits include:

• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays.
• Pension scheme with 5% employee and 3% employer contributions.
• Life assurance of twice your annual salary.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential counselling and legal support.
• Eye care vouchers for savings on eye tests and glasses.
• Recognition programs such as Employee of the Month and Long Service Awards.
• Access to over 50 retailer discounts via our benefit platform.

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