Transport Administrator

Interaction Recruitment Group; Wisbech; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Full training on ERP system

Career development opportunities

Maternity cover opportunity

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment Group is recruiting for a Transport Admin on a 12-month fixed-term contract to provide maternity cover and support both the Commercial and Transport teams. The role is based in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire.

The position is varied and requires careful administration, invoicing, data entry and ERP system use, with full training provided. Working hours are 40 per week, Monday to Friday, with some bi-weekly Saturday cover; there is potential for permanency for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident in verbal and written communication.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Outlook.
• IT literate and confident learning new systems.
• Positive, collaborative team player who can manage multiple tasks.
• Proactive, with a willingness to take ownership of responsibilities.
• Experience in administrative, transport, logistics or commercial environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process transport invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Manage collection and delivery documentation.
• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Commercial team.
• Complete data entry and order management using the company ERP system — full training will be provided.
• Provide holiday cover across the wider team when required.
• Assist with general office administration and ad-hoc tasks.
• Ensure records and documentation are maintained accurately and in a timely manner.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the Commercial and Transport functions.

Skills

Highly organised

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Microsoft Office (Excel & Outlook)

IT literate and quick learner

Team player

Multi-tasking

Proactive and own responsibilities

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Transport Admin

12-Month Fixed-Term Contract

£28,000-£32,000 per annum | Monday-Friday | 40 hours per week | Maternity Cover

We are currently recruiting for an Office Administrator to join a growing and established business on a 12-month fixed-term contract, providing maternity cover and supporting both the Commercial and Transport teams.

This is a varied and responsible administrative position, ideal for someone who is highly organised, proactive and confident communicating with colleagues and customers. You will play an important role in ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day administrative and transport processes.

There is also the potential for the position to become permanent following the maternity cover period, for the right candidate.

Working Hours & Benefits

• 12-month fixed-term contract providing maternity cover.
• Potential permanent opportunity following the fixed-term period.
• 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• Bi-weekly Saturday cover, with limited hours.
• £28,000-£32,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays.
• Opportunities for personal and professional development within a growing business.
• Full training provided on the company's bespoke ERP system.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and process transport invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Manage collection and delivery documentation.
• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Commercial team.
• Complete data entry and order management using the company ERP system — full training will be provided.
• Provide holiday cover across the wider team when required.
• Assist with general office administration and ad-hoc tasks.
• Ensure records and documentation are maintained accurately and in a timely manner.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the Commercial and Transport functions.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Professional, reliable and accountable.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident communicating both verbally and in writing.
• Comfortable working with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• IT literate and confident learning new systems.
• A positive and collaborative team player.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.
• Proactive, with a willingness to take ownership of their responsibilities.

Experience working within an administrative, transport, logistics or commercial environment would be advantageous, but is not essential for the right candidate.

If you're an organised and proactive administrator looking for a varied role within a growing business, we'd love to hear from you.