Transport Assistant

Wincanton PLC; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Greater Manchester is seeking a Transport Administrator to manage transport activities. Responsibilities include general administration, driver booking, and compliance monitoring. The ideal candidate has excellent organizational and communication skills, with a desire to learn in a fast-paced environment. Benefits include a competitive salary and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Free onsite parking

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail are essential.
• Willingness to learn and develop in a fast-paced environment.
• General awareness of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate transport activities.
• General administration duties in accordance with legislation and company policies.
• Book drivers and vehicles into the depot.

Skills

Excellent administration and organisational skills

Effective communication skills

Intermediate IT skills in Excel, Word and Outlook

Attention to detail

Ability to work to strict timescales

Team player

Tools

Microlise

Tachomaster

Flexipod/WinSight

Job description

As a Transport Administrator based in Kingsway, you will work a 4 on 4 off shift pattern on the night shift (18:00 - 06:00), be responsible for managing and coordinating transport activities to ensure efficient and timely delivery of goods and providing exceptional customer service and support to colleagues and clients in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. You must demonstrate flexibility, adaptability, and a commitment to delivering outstanding service to our clients.

Responsibilities

• General administration duties in line with Transport legislation, company policy and procedures
• Assist with the management of vehicle defects through the VOR process
• Administration of the movement of vehicles and associated activities
• Undertake all activities in line with KPI requirements and SLAs
• Responsible for booking all drivers/vehicles into the depot
• Track and support the organisation of trailer servicing on time in accordance with procedures
• Issue correct paperwork and book out drivers from the transport department
• Conduct face‑to‑face interaction with drivers for pre‑ and de‑briefs
• Continuously monitor in‑house and third‑party management software systems for compliance with key system requirements
• Ensure compliance with all company, statutory and Health and Safety obligations
• Work closely with key operational partners including other departments, depots and customer locations
• Provide other site administration as and when required

Qualifications

• Excellent administration and organisational skills
• Effective communication skills – verbal and written
• Willingness to learn and develop, naturally curious
• Intermediate IT skills in Excel, Word and Outlook
• Outstanding attention to detail ensuring accurate records
• Ability to work to strict timescales
• Knowledge of driver legislation, Microlise, Tachomaster and consignment management software is desirable but not essential
• Team player, self‑motivated, flexible and confident
• General awareness of health and safety is essential
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail
• Prioritise tasks effectively and manage time efficiently to meet productivity targets and SLAs

Desired

• Previous experience in the logistics sector is desirable, but not essential
• Understanding of transport regulations and requirements
• Knowledge of transport systems such as Flexipod/WinSight, Vision or Telematics
• Proven experience dealing with maintenance suppliers to ensure fast and effective service levels

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• First aid, health and safety & fire marshal training available
• Free onsite parking
• Uniform supplied
• Retail discounts
• Pension scheme
• Death in service benefit
• Healthcare cash plan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing and benefits portal
• Career progression opportunities and training enrichment
• Multi‑skilling and dynamic working environment