Transport Operations Coordinator

The Best Connection; St. Ives; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Development opportunities

Job summary

The Best Connection in the United Kingdom is seeking a Transport Administrator to join a busy transport team. You will support day-to-day operations, liaise with drivers, customers and planners, and help ensure deliveries are on time and in full.

This role suits someone with strong administration skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is confident using Microsoft Office and Transport Management Systems.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of drivers' hours regulations and Working Time Directive requirements.
• Excellent communicators with customers, suppliers and colleagues.
• Calm and professional when working under pressure.
• Flexible, reliable and able to manage a variety of tasks accurately.
• Proactive team players who can also work independently and make decisions when needed.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and general computer systems.
• Experienced with Transport Management Systems (advantageous but not essential, as full training will be provided)

Responsibilities

• Providing administrative support in line with transport legislation, company policies and procedures.
• Working closely with the Transport Management team.
• Ensuring Health & Safety procedures are adhered to at all times.
• Supporting the daily transport plan and ensuring collections are completed on time.
• Completing and maintaining accurate transport documentation.
• Communicating delays, issues and operational updates to the planning team.
• Acting as a key point of contact for customer enquiries and schedule changes.
• Using Transport Management Systems to manage transport activities.
• Monitoring drivers' hours, tachographs and Working Time Directive compliance.
• Managing and controlling subcontractor requirements.
• Assisting with vehicle defect management and the Vehicle Off Road (VOR) process

Skills

Drivers' hours knowledge

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

Transport Management Systems

Tools

Transport Management Systems

Job description

The Best Connection in the United Kingdom is seeking a Transport Administrator to join a busy transport team. You will support day-to-day operations, liaise with drivers, customers and planners, and help ensure deliveries are on time and in full.

This role suits someone with strong administration skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is confident using Microsoft Office and Transport Management Systems.