Transport Operations Admin — Growth & Training Path

Pertemps Milton Keynes; England; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Training and development opportunities

Long-term career progression

Job summary

Pertemps Milton Keynes is recruiting an Operations Administrator for a busy transport and logistics operation. 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, based in a transport environment. Salary is circa £26,500 depending on experience, with opportunities to support drivers, depots, customers and internal teams.

The role initially focuses on supporting the Transport Management team in a pallet network operation and offers progression as responsibilities grow.

Qualifications

• Strong administration and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Confident using Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work.
• Team player with a positive attitude.
• Eager to learn and develop within a transport and logistics environment.

Responsibilities

• Answer and direct incoming telephone calls.
• Welcome and assist visitors to the site.
• Act as a key point of contact for drivers, customers, depots and internal colleagues.
• Manage shared email inboxes and ensure queries are handled efficiently and professionally.
• Provide telephone and email support relating to pallet network operations.
• Resolve operational queries from customers, drivers and depot teams.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop a thorough understanding of transport and pallet network processes.
• Assist with workload management and provide cover for colleagues when required.
• Support the wider business with projects and additional administrative tasks.
• Help ensure the transport operation runs smoothly and efficiently at all times.

Skills

Administration

Communication

Time management

Prioritisation

Team player

Eager to learn

Fast-paced environment

Education

GCSEs (or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pertemps Milton Keynes is recruiting an Operations Administrator for a busy transport and logistics operation. 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, based in a transport environment. Salary is circa £26,500 depending on experience, with opportunities to support drivers, depots, customers and internal teams.

The role initially focuses on supporting the Transport Management team in a pallet network operation and offers progression as responsibilities grow.