Transport Compliance Admin

Pertemps; Gravelly Hill; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps is seeking a Transport Compliance Administrator in Erdington, Birmingham. The role ensures vehicles remain compliant, are maintained, and available for operation, with responsibilities spanning MOTs, servicing, bookings, and PO management.

The ideal candidate will have transport administration experience, strong organisational skills, and proficient Excel/Office use. This temporary maternity cover role operates Monday–Friday, 08:00–16:00.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport administration and vehicle compliance is essential.
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee vehicle compliance, ensuring MOTs, servicing, inspections and repairs are completed within required timescales.
• Monitor vehicle maintenance schedules and bookings with garages as needed.
• Liaise with garages, suppliers, agencies, drivers and clients to coordinate repairs.
• Raise POs for agencies and external suppliers.
• Respond to operational issues with sound decision-making.
• Manage a high volume of emails and calls professionally.
• Communicate maintenance and compliance requirements to drivers.
• Maintain accurate vehicle records and up-to-date compliance documents.
• Prioritise urgent maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Provide general administrative support to transport operations.
• Use Excel to maintain records and monitor compliance information.

Skills

Transport admin

Vehicle compliance

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Telephone etiquette

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Transport Compliance Administrator

Location: Erdington, Birmingham

Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00-16:00

Job Type: Temporary- Maternity Cover

Pay: £13.54

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Transport Compliance Administrator to join a busy logistics operation. This is an important role responsible for ensuring the company's vehicles remain compliant, maintained and available for operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee vehicle compliance, ensuring MOTs, servicing, inspections and repairs are completed within required timescales.
• Monitor vehicle maintenance schedules and ensure vehicles are booked into garages when required.
• Liaise with garages, suppliers, agencies, drivers and clients to coordinate vehicle repairs and maintenance.
• Raise Purchase Orders (POs) for agencies and external suppliers.
• Respond quickly and effectively to operational issues, using good decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Manage a high volume of emails and telephone calls professionally.
• Communicate effectively with drivers regarding vehicle maintenance, repairs and compliance requirements.
• Maintain accurate vehicle records and ensure all compliance documentation is up to date.
• Prioritise urgent maintenance and compliance issues to minimise vehicle downtime.
• Provide general administrative support to the transport operation.
• Use Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, to maintain records and monitor compliance information.

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

• Previous experience in transport administration and vehicle compliance – essential.
• Knowledge of MOTs, vehicle servicing, maintenance and repairs.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• The ability to prioritise competing tasks and work to deadlines.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A professional and confident telephone manner.
• Experience communicating with drivers, garages, suppliers and clients.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel.
• The ability to work calmly and efficiently in a fast-paced logistics environment.
• A proactive approach with strong attention to detail.