Transport & Logistics Administrator 6908

First Base Employment; Heysham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Life insurance and workplace pension

EV salary sacrifice scheme

Free on-site parking

Development opportunities

Job summary

First Base Employment is recruiting for a Transport & Logistics Administrator in Heysham. This office-based, full-time role supports transport coordination, fleet servicing, and customer requirements in a fast-paced industrial setting.

You will schedule daily transport, manage driver bookings, maintain records, ensure compliance with UK regulations, and collaborate with warehouse and customer service teams to optimise service levels.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport, logistics, scheduling, or similar operational support.
• Full UK driving licence and access to own transport.
• IT confidence with transport systems and spreadsheets.
• Knowledge of UK transport regulations; CPC knowledge beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily transport schedules, vehicle allocations, and driver bookings.
• Monitor transport operations and assist with delays or issues.
• Serve as contact for drivers, customers, and service partners.
• Maintain bookings, delivery notes, compliance docs, and service logs.
• Support transport compliance with UK regulations and procedures.
• Arrange vehicle maintenance and third-party servicing.

Skills

Transport experience

Scheduling

Fleet administration

IT skills

UK driving licence

Regulatory knowledge

Tools

Transport systems

Spreadsheets

Job description

Transport & Logistics Administrator 6908

Location: Heysham (office-based)
Hours: Monday – Friday (No weekends)
Salary: £30,000

Job Description

An established and growing business within the industrial sector is seeking a Transport & Logistics Administrator to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis.

This is a varied logistics and operations role supporting transport coordination, fleet servicing, and customer requirements, ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment where organisation, communication, and problem-solving are key.

Key Responsibilities of a Transport & Logistics Administrator

• Coordinate daily transport schedules, vehicle allocations, and driver bookings
• Monitor transport operations and support with resolving delays or issues
• Act as a key point of contact for drivers, customers, and service partners
• Maintain accurate records including bookings, delivery notes, compliance documentation, and service logs
• Support transport compliance in line with UK regulations and company procedures
• Arrange vehicle maintenance, repairs, and third-party servicing appointments
• Assist with operational reporting including KPIs, utilisation, and service performance
• Support incident response including breakdowns or service disruptions
• Liaise closely with warehouse, customer service, procurement, and management teams
• Provide general administrative support across transport and logistics operations

Key Skills of a Transport & Logistics Administrator

• Previous experience within transport, logistics, scheduling, fleet administration, or a similar operational support role
• Full UK driving licence and own transport
• IT confident, including transport systems, scheduling tools, and spreadsheets
• Knowledge of UK transport regulations, including driver hours, tachographs, and vehicle safety would be beneficial
• Logistics qualifications or CPC knowledge would be advantageous

Benefits

• Performance-related bonus
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Life insurance and workplace pension
• Access to an EV salary sacrifice scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for development

First Base Employment is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. We pride ourselves on delivering excellent service to both clients and candidates across the Commercial, Industrial, and Engineering sectors.