Transport Administrator

Securitas UK; Shortstown; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Securitas UK in Bedford is seeking a Transport Administrator to join the busy Transport team. You will be the first point of contact for drivers, customers and internal teams, providing accurate admin support to ensure compliant, cost-effective transport operations.

The role requires experience in transport or logistics admin, knowledge of driver hours and tachograph rules, and strong IT skills with MS Office. A full driving licence may be needed as occasional travel is required.

Qualifications

• Previous admin experience in a transport or logistics environment.
• Knowledge of driver hours, tachograph rules, and working time directives.
• Confident communicator with strong organisational skills.
• IT savvy with good MS Office skills (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Flexible team player with great attention to detail.
• Full driving licence (occasional travel may be required).

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact in the transport office for drivers, customers, and internal teams.
• Record and report driver hours, holidays, and absences.
• Support payroll and HR paperwork for the Transport team.
• Maintain tachograph and fleet records in line with regulations.
• Assist with driver recruitment, onboarding, and licence checks.
• Provide reports and support managers with investigations or meetings.
• Help with daily routing and office admin tasks as required.

Skills

Admin experience

Transport/logistics

Driver hours

Tachograph rules

MS Office

Communication

Tools

MS Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

Job Description

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What You’ll Do

• Be the first point of contact in the transport office for drivers, customers, and internal teams.
• Record and report driver hours, holidays, and absences.
• Support payroll and HR paperwork for the Transport team.
• Maintain tachograph and fleet records in line with regulations.
• Assist with driver recruitment, onboarding, and licence checks.
• Provide reports and support managers with investigations or meetings.
• Help with daily routing and office admin tasks as required.

Additional information: Shift pattern Monday to Friday, 6 am - 3 pm. Flexibility is required to support business needs

• Previous admin experience in a transport or logistics environment
• knowledge of driver hours, tachograph rules, and working time directives.
• Confident communicator with strong organisational skills.
• IT savvy with good MS Office skills (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Flexible team player with great attention to detail.
• Full driving licence (occasional travel may be required).

We’re looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Transport Administrator to join our busy Transport team in Bedford. You’ll provide high-quality administrative support to the Transport Manager and Supervisors, helping us deliver efficient, compliant, and cost-effective transport operations for our customers.

This role is ideal for someone with strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail, who thrives in a fast-paced environment.