Transport Administrator

The Best Connection Group; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Pension contribution

28 days paid annual leave

Job summary

The Best Connection is recruiting on behalf of a logistics client in the Dordon area for an experienced Transport Administrator. You will provide administrative and operational support to ensure the smooth running of the daily transport operation.

You will brief and debrief drivers, check compliance, handle client queries, manage hazardous waste paperwork, data entry and KPI monitoring. Monday to Friday, 07:30–16:00, £13.00 per hour, with a temporary to permanent opportunity.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport, logistics, traffic office or fast-paced administrative environment.
• Organised and able to manage multiple tasks in a busy environment.
• Confident communicating with drivers, customers and colleagues.
• Accurate with data entry and paperwork.
• Customer-focused with good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Pre-briefing and debriefing drivers at the start and end of shifts.
• Checking driver and transport compliance and challenging issues.
• Communicating with clients by telephone and email to resolve queries.
• Completing and checking hazardous waste documentation.
• Carrying out general administrative duties and accurate data entry.
• Providing a high level of customer service to clients and drivers.
• Monitoring and recording KPIs and supporting the transport team in achieving targets.
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring transport documentation is completed correctly.
• Supporting the wider transport office with day-to-day administrative duties.

Skills

Organised

Confident communication with drivers,

Accurate data entry

Customer-focused

Team player

Ability to work under pressure

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Contract: Temporary to Permanent for the right candidate

The Best Connection are currently recruiting on behalf of our logistics and transport client based in Dordon area, who are looking for an experienced Transport Administrator.

The Role

Working as part of the transport team, you will provide administrative and operational support to ensure the smooth running of the daily transport operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Pre-briefing and debriefing drivers at the start and end of their shifts.
• Checking driver and transport compliance and challenging any issues where necessary.
• Communicating with clients by telephone and email to resolve queries.
• Completing and checking hazardous waste documentation.
• Carrying out general administrative duties and accurate data entry.
• Providing a high level of customer service to clients and drivers.
• Monitoring and recording KPIs and supporting the transport team in achieving operational targets.
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring transport documentation is completed correctly.
• Supporting the wider transport office with day-to-day administrative duties.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience within a transport, logistics, traffic office or fast-paced administrative environment.

You should be:

• Organised and able to manage multiple tasks in a busy environment.
• Confident communicating with drivers, customers and colleagues.
• Comfortable challenging compliance issues when required.
• Accurate with data entry and paperwork.
• Customer-focused with good communication skills.
• Confident using computer systems and Microsoft Office.
• Able to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• A team player with a positive and professional approach.

Previous transport administration experience is preferred, although candidates with strong general administration experience and an interest in transport will also be considered.

• Monday - Friday
• 07:30 - 16:00
• £13.00 per hour
• Temporary to permanent opportunity for the right candidate

Benefits of Working for The Best Connection

• Weekly pay - every Friday
• Online payslips
• Pension contribution
• 28 days paid annual leave (pro-rata for PAYE, inclusive of statutory holidays)
• Ongoing assignment with potential for a permanent role

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.