Transport Compliance Admin

Pertemps Birmingham Commercial; Tyburn; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Birmingham Commercial is seeking a Transport Compliance Admin in Erdington. The role runs Monday to Friday, 08:00-16:00, on a full-time temporary basis covering maternity leave.

The pay is £13.54 per hour and you will manage vehicle compliance, maintenance scheduling and liaison with drivers, garages and clients to coordinate upkeep. The ideal candidate will have transport administration experience, strong organisational skills and a good knowledge of MOTs and vehicle servicing.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport administration and vehicle compliance.
• Knowledge of MOTs, servicing, maintenance and repairs.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee vehicle compliance and ensure MOTs, servicing, inspections and repairs meet timescales.
• Monitor maintenance schedules and book vehicles into garages as required.
• Liaise with garages, suppliers, agencies, drivers and clients to coordinate upkeep.
• Raise Purchase Orders for agencies and external suppliers.
• Respond to operational issues with good decision-making and problem-solving.

Skills

Transport administration

Vehicle compliance

MOTs knowledge

Excel

Time management

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Transport Compliance Admin role in Erdington supports a busy logistics operation, working Monday to Friday, 08:00-16:00 on a full-time temporary basis covering maternity leave, paying £13.54 hourly. The post-holder oversees vehicle compliance, ensuring MOTs, servicing, inspections and repairs meet required timescales.

Duties include monitoring maintenance schedules, booking vehicles into garages, and liaising with suppliers, agencies, drivers and clients to coordinate upkeep. Raising purchase orders for external providers also forms part of the position. Candidates should demonstrate strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and familiarity with transport compliance or fleet administration. Effective communication and the ability to manage multiple tasks are essential.

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.

Job Details

Location: Erdington, Birmingham

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

Job Type: Temporary- Maternity Cover

Pay: £13.54