Transport and Logistics Administrator

EW Recruitment Limited; Slough; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

EW Recruitment Limited is seeking a Transport and Logistics Administrator in Colnbrook. The role supports the transport and logistics function with administration and coordination tasks in a fast-paced, rotational shift pattern to aid business growth.

The ideal candidate will have strong MS Office skills, experience in transport or fleet operations, and be able to manage multiple priorities while delivering accurate records and cost reporting.

Qualifications

• Confident with MS Office suite (Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Experience in transport or fleet operations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain driver compliance and maintenance records.
• Coordinate with depots, drivers, agencies and internal teams to optimise vehicle movements across regional depots.
• Book agency drivers, arrange travel and accommodation, coordinate vehicle movements.
• Maintain accurate records in systems such as Optrax and BigChange.
• Monitor and report transport-related costs (leasing, agency, travel, fuel) and identify cost savings.
• Support invoice reconciliation and provide regular updates to the team.
• Manage competing priorities, deadlines and produce clear cost reports.

Skills

Excel

Outlook

Teams

Transport/fleet experience

Tools

Optrax

BigChange

Job description

Job title: Transport and Logistics Administrator

Salary: DOE

Location: Colnbrook

My client is looking for a Transport and Logistics Administrator to join their team; you will be responsible for providing administrative and coordination support to the transport and logistics function. This role would suit someone who is keen to build a career and can commit to a fast paced, rotational shift patten to support the business. This role offers great development and progression for the right person.

Duties:

• Maintain driver compliance and maintenance records
• Liaising with depots, drivers, agencies and internal teams to ensure the efficient movement and utilisation of vehicles across regional depots
• Booking agency drivers, arranging travel, accommodation, coordinating vehicle movements
• Maintaining accurate records across systems such as Optrax and BigChange.
• You monitor and report transport-related costs, including leasing, agency, travel and fuel expenditure and reducing unnecessary costs where feasible
• You will support invoice reconciliation and provide regular updates to the Team
• They will be able to manage competing priorities and deadlines, maintain accurate records, track costs and produce clear reports.

Attributes:

• Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Outlook and Teams
• Experience with transport or fleet
• Team player