Transport Coordinator / Administrator

The Best Connection; Dartford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

The Best Connection in Dartford is recruiting an Admin/Transport Coordinator to support daily transport operations. Based in DA1, you will organise schedules, allocate drivers to routes, and manage delivery paperwork.

This full-time role demands strong organisation, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask under pressure. A day shift is offered with immediate starts available for suitable candidates.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in admin/transport coordination preferred.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail required.
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Organising and supporting daily transport schedules and routes.
• Allocating drivers to routes and planning delivery sequences.
• Preparing paperwork and ensuring tachograph compliance and driver hours.
• Maintaining records of defects, service sheets, and purchase orders.
• Communicating with drivers, loading teams, and customers about disruptions.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication

Job description

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED!

We have a fantastic opportunity for you to work with our client as a full-time Admin/Transport Coordinator in Dartford, DA1

Your typical working hours and payrate:

• Monday to Friday or Sunday to Thursday
• 07:00 - 16:00 (Days)
• Day shift: £12.71

Your role as an Admin/Transport Coordinator:

• Daily Duties: Organizing and supporting daily transport schedules, allocating drivers to routes, planning delivery sequences, preparing paperwork, and ensuring predeparture checks are completed.
• Communication: Keeping drivers updated, coordinating with loading teams, and notifying customers about disruptions.
• Compliance: Supporting tachograph analysis, tracking driver hours, logging vehicle defects, and ensuring documentation is complete for audits and legal requirements.
• Data Management: Maintaining accurate records of defect reports, service sheets, and purchase orders.
• Continuous Improvement: Identifying and escalating issues affecting delivery performance or compliance, and supporting continuous improvement within transport processes and systems.

These responsibilities require strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask under pressure.

We have immediate starts available for the right candidates.

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.