Transport Operations Administrator

FT Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Company pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

FT Recruitment is seeking a Transport Administrator for a busy transport operation. The role provides administrative support and ensures records are accurately maintained.

You will support drivers and operational teams and help the daily transport workflow run smoothly. The successful candidate will display excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced logistics environment.

Qualifications

• Previous administration experience.
• Strong data entry and IT skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Process and maintain transport documentation, including delivery notes, PODs, manifests, and vehicle records.
• Enter and update information within transport and company systems.
• Support drivers with administrative queries and paperwork requirements.
• Monitor and chase outstanding PODs and delivery documentation.
• Maintain driver records, licence checks, and compliance documentation.
• Assist with vehicle maintenance records, MOT schedules, and service documentation.
• Communicate with customers regarding delivery updates and transport-related queries.
• Produce daily, weekly, and monthly transport reports as required.
• Support the transport team with booking deliveries and collections.
• Investigate and record delivery discrepancies, damages, or service issues.
• Ensure all transport records are filed and stored in accordance with company procedures.
• Assist with general office administration duties within the transport department.

Skills

Administration

Data entry

IT skills

Organisation

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Outlook

Word

Transport Management Systems

Job description

FT Recruitment is seeking a Transport Administrator for a busy transport operation. The role provides administrative support and ensures records are accurately maintained.

You will support drivers and operational teams and help the daily transport workflow run smoothly. The successful candidate will display excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced logistics environment.