Transport Operations Administrator

WR Environmental; Felixstowe; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Scheme

Private Medical

Pension 8%

Life Assurance

Holiday entitlement

Training programme

Career progression

Job summary

WR Environmental in Felixstowe, UK is seeking a Transport Operations Administrator to join the busy transport team. The role focuses on supporting daily operations, data entry, container planning, and liaison with customers and suppliers.

A solid administrative background and strong organisation are essential for success. The position offers a clear progression path within transport/logistics and features a structured training regime.

Qualifications

• Previous administrative experience
• Strong data entry skills and attention to detail
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Previous customer service experience is advantageous
• Ability to prioritise workloads and multitask

Responsibilities

• Completing job rating and data entry using tariffs and mileage information.
• Supporting daily shunt operations servicing the warehouse.
• Providing administrative support to transport planners and management.
• Maintaining databases and updating transport records.
• Monitoring emails and handling telephone enquiries.
• Liaising with customers, suppliers and external contractors.
• Supporting container transport operations and using port systems.

Skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Customer service

Job description

Transport Operations Administrator

Location: Felixstowe, UK

Salary: up to £35,000 (DOE)

Working Hours: Monday to Friday - 8:00am-5:30pm

My client is looking for a Transport Operations Administrator to join their busy transport team based in Felixstowe. The ideal candidate will have previous administrative experience, excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.

You will be responsible for supporting daily transport operations, assisting with container planning, job rating and warehouse shunt activities. Previous experience in Transport or Logistics would be advantageous, but is not essential. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within the industry.

Package Benefits:

• Bonus Scheme
• Private Medical Scheme
• Pension matched up to 8%
• Life Assurance
• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
• Excellent training programme.
• Opportunities and encouragement for progression within the company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Completing job rating and data entry using tariffs and mileage information.
• Supporting daily shunt operations servicing the warehouse.
• Providing administrative support to transport planners and management.
• Maintaining databases and updating transport records.
• Monitoring emails and handling telephone enquiries.
• Liaising with customers, suppliers and external contractors.
• Supporting container transport operations and using port systems.

Requirements:

• Previous administrative experience
• Strong data entry skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Previous customer service experience is advantageous.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and multitask.
• Previous experience in Transport or Logistics desirable.