Transport Assistant

Pioneer Selection Ltd; Basingstoke and Deane; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Pioneer Selection Ltd is seeking a Transport Assistant to join a busy Sales & Transport team in Whitchurch, Shropshire, on a 12-month temporary maternity cover contract. The role focuses on coordinating daily transport requirements, taking customer orders, updating systems, and ensuring on-time, cost-effective deliveries.

The successful candidate will have strong Microsoft Office skills, excellent organizational abilities, and clear communication with customers, drivers and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Computer literate with good knowledge of Microsoft Office and spreadsheets.
• Strong organisational and administrative abilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Take customer orders and maintain daily sales plans.
• Arrange transport and coordinate with drivers, hauliers and internal teams.
• Update systems and stock information; monitor transport issues.
• Communicate sales or transport issues to relevant colleagues.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Administrative skills

Communication skills

Job description

Job Title: Transport Assistant - Temporary Maternity Cover

Location: Whitchurch (Shropshire)

Salary: £35,000 - £36,000

Shift: Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm

Sector - Sales & Transport / Food Manufacturing

Job Role of the Transport Assistant

A fantastic opportunity has become available for a Transport Assistant to join a busy Sales & Transport team on a 12-month temporary maternity cover contract.

This is a varied and fast-paced role, providing essential support to the existing Sales & Transport team and helping to ensure products are delivered to customers on time and in the most cost-effective way. You will work closely with the Sales Manager, Operations and Factory Managers, Supervisors, drivers, third-party hauliers and customers to coordinate daily sales and transport requirements.

You will be responsible for taking customer orders, maintaining daily sales plans, arranging transport, monitoring stock, updating systems and spreadsheets, and communicating any sales or transport issues to the relevant teams.

Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Transport Assistant

• Computer literate with good knowledge of Microsoft Office and spreadsheets.


• Strong organisational and administrative skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Requirements for the Transport Assistant

• Previous experience within a sales, transport, logistics or administrative environment.


• Confident communicating with customers, drivers, hauliers and internal teams.


• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to react quickly to changing requirements.


• Strong attention to detail when handling orders, stock information, invoices and transport documentation.


• Ability to work flexibly around the requirements of the business.

Desirable Requirements for the Transport Assistant

• Previous experience within a manufacturing, transport or logistics environment.


• Experience arranging transport using both company vehicles and third-party hauliers.


• Experience using business systems such as Niche or similar.


• Previous experience working with sales plans, stock records or transport documentation.

The Transport Assistant will benefit from

• Joining an established and supportive Sales & Transport team.


• A varied role with exposure to both sales and transport operations.


• The opportunity to gain valuable experience within a busy manufacturing environment.


• A 12-month temporary maternity cover position.