Transport Administrator

Gi Group; West of England; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temp-to-perm opportunity

Mon-Fri daytime hours

Training provided

Job summary

Gi Group is seeking a Transport Administrator in Bristol to support a busy car compound and automotive logistics operation. The role is temp to perm, with Mon-Fri, 7:30am-4pm and a full UK driving licence required due to the location.

You will coordinate the despatch process for drivers, maintain documentation, and support the wider logistics team in a fast-paced environment. Strong attention to detail and good communication are essential.

Qualifications

• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Previous admin or logistics experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating the despatch process for drivers moving vehicles around the compound.
• Ensuring all vehicle movement documentation is accurate and distributed correctly.
• Maintaining regular communication with the Supervisor to maximise load-building and compound efficiency.
• Liaising with truck drivers, yard drivers and compound staff.
• Investigating and following up on carrier and customer queries.
• Completing bookings for vehicle movements, materials and packages.
• Using Excel, Outlook and compound systems to manage daily admin tasks.
• Ensuring compliance with site health & safety procedures and reporting breaches.
• Attending training courses as required.
• Supporting additional duties as requested by line management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

English proficiency

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Transport Administrator

£12.71 per hour | Mon-Fri, 7:30am-4pm | Temp to Perm | Full UK Driving Licence Required (Driving essential due to location)

We're recruiting a Transport Administrator to support a busy car compound and automotive logistics operation in Bristol. This is a temp-to-perm role offering stability, progression and a varied workload within a fast-paced vehicle movement environment.

Role Overview of a Transport Administrator

As a Transport Administrator, you will coordinate the despatch function for drivers arriving at the vehicle compound, ensuring a smooth transition from driver reception through to final vehicle allocation or onward movement. You'll maintain accurate documentation, communicate with drivers and supervisors, and support the wider logistics team in a busy automotive environment.

Key Responsibilities Transport Administrator

• Coordinating the despatch process for drivers moving vehicles around the compound
• Ensuring all vehicle movement documentation is accurate, up-to-date and distributed correctly
• Maintaining regular communication with the Supervisor to maximise load-building and compound efficiency
• Liaising with truck drivers, yard drivers and compound staff
• Investigating and following up on carrier and customer queries
• Completing bookings for vehicle movements, materials and packages
• Using Excel, Outlook and compound systems to manage daily admin tasks
• Ensuring compliance with site health & safety procedures and reporting any breaches
• Attending training courses as required
• Supporting additional duties as requested by line management

Requirements of a Transport Administrator

• Full UK driving licence - driving essential due to compound location
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong Excel skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Previous admin or logistics experience desirableStrong team‑working skills
• Good use of the English language
• Ability to work in a busy, fast‑changing automotive environment
• Willingness to complete overtime when required

Skills & Expertise of a Transport Administrator

• Keen, enthusiastic and proactive approach
• Ability to work effectively with drivers, compound teams and customers
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Progressive mindset to support continuous improvement of the despatch and vehicle movement function

What's in It for You

• Temp-to-perm opportunity
• Monday-Friday daytime hours
• Supportive team environment
• Training provided
• Opportunity to develop within a growing automotive logistics operation