Transport Fleet Administrator

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Job summary

A reputable education consultancy in Northampton is seeking a Transport Fleet Administrator. This role supports bus arrivals and departures, handles customer queries, and oversees vehicle maintenance. Ideal candidates will have administrative expertise, strong local knowledge of routes, and excellent communication skills. The position features a term-time schedule, allowing for a balanced work-life arrangement.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme with 20% employer contribution

Term-time contract with pro-rata salary

Structured shift supporting work-life balance

Qualifications

• Proven administrative expertise with exceptional organisational skills.
• Strong local knowledge and familiarity with routes in the area.
• Excellent communication skills for handling customer queries efficiently.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with maintenance teams, finance, and transport providers.

Responsibilities

• Support bus arrivals and departures to meet student and staff needs.
• Handle queries, payments, refunds, and bookings.
• Oversee vehicle maintenance, driver compliance checks, and fuel ordering.
• Provide broader logistical support.

Skills

Administrative expertise

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Local route knowledge

Job description

Transport Fleet Administrator

Term-time 7 am - 3 pm, 40 weeks/year

Full-Time Equivalent Salary: GBP 23,500

Actual (pro rata): GBP 20,330

About the Role

Think FE is seeking a Transport Fleet Administrator to join an Ofsted-rated Good further education college in Northampton. You will support bus arrivals and departures to meet student and staff needs, handle queries, payments, refunds, and bookings. Your organisational skills will also be essential for fleet coordination, vehicle maintenance oversight, driver compliance checks, fuel ordering, and broader logistical support.

Who We’re Looking For

• Proven administrative expertise with exceptional organisational skills
• Strong local knowledge and familiarity with routes in the area
• Excellent communication skills for handling customer queries efficiently
• Ability to collaborate effectively with maintenance teams, finance, and transport providers

Benefits & Pension

• Local Government Pension Scheme with 20% employer contribution
• Term-time contract with pro-rata salary
• Structured 7 am – 3 pm shift, supporting work-life balance

Important Details

• Interview date: Tuesday 15 July 2025
• Contract: Term-time only (40 weeks/year)

Next Steps

After applying, a friendly further education consultant will contact you to discuss this opportunity. The college aims to proceed quickly for the right candidate and has a straightforward interview process.

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