Transport Office Administrator

HIJOBS; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in the UK is recruiting for an Office Administrator to assist in a busy office environment. This role involves answering queries, liaising with the transport team, and performing general office administration. Candidates with administrative experience are preferred, but training will be provided. This is a permanent position offering both full-time and part-time work options.

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative role is preferred but not mandatory as training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with the transport team and provide first point of contact for queries.
• Handle enquiries via telephone and in person.
• Maintain records and update internal IT systems.
• Assist with daily input to the Haulier system.

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an Office Administrator (full or part-time) to join the Traffic Office at our Logistics Hub in Annat, Fort William, to assist with answering phone calls, communicating with drivers and ensuring accurate information is passed onto traffic planners. General office filing and administration is also involved, Working as part of a dynamic team, duties will include:

• Being a member of the transport team; liaising regularly with the rest of the team
• Working within a busy office environment
• Providing First point of contact for queries via telephone and in person
• Answer phone calls and dealing with enquiries as they come in including email enquiries
• Ensure all enquiries are recorded on the enquiries spreadsheet
• Take and pass messages from drivers to traffic planners
• General traffic office administration, copying and filing
• Daily working with data spreadsheets such as trailer boards, empty running’s and daily lorry counts
• Daily input to the Haulier system – Training on this and other internal systems will be provided
• Liaising with Transport Planners & Managers daily
• Providing administrative support and assistance
• Maintenance of records/ updating internal IT systems
• The post is ideally suited for an experienced administrator, however training will be provided for the right candidate.

Job Type: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Temp to perm