Transport Administrator

Briggs Equipment; Portlaoise; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Contributory pension up to 6%

HSF Health plan

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Briggs Equipment Transport Ireland in Portlaoise is seeking a Transport Administrator to join our transport team. You will support day-to-day administration, maintain records and ensure compliance, helping keep operations running smoothly.

This role offers progression within a busy logistics environment with a contributory pension, health plan, and ongoing development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an administrative role, ideally within transport or logistics.
• Strong IT skills with experience using Microsoft Office applications (Excel/Word/Outlook).
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate records and documentation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality administrative support to the Transport team, ensuring transport records, documentation and compliance files are accurately maintained.
• Process purchase orders, supplier invoices and payments, ensuring all financial transactions are completed accurately and within agreed timescales.
• Support compliance activities by maintaining driver, vehicle and training records, monitoring key requirements and ensuring documentation is retained in line with company policies and legal obligations.
• Prepare management information and KPI reports, coordinate meetings, training sessions and audits, and assist with the review and improvement of transport processes and procedures.
• Act as a key point of contact for transport-related enquiries, supporting effective communication between drivers, managers and internal departments while assisting with health and safety administration and incident reporting.

Skills

Administrative experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Role:Transport Administrator

Location:Portlaoise, County Laois

Salary:Competitive

Contract:Permanent

Company:Briggs Equipment Transport Ireland

About Us: Briggs Equipment Group is a leading provider of asset management and maintenance solutions across Ireland and the UK. Briggs Equipment Ireland is part of a €100 million turnover group, businesses in our group include Briggs Equipment Ireland, Laois Hire Services, Aerial Platform Hire, Future Events Hire and GPT Vehicle Rentals.

We currently have a new opportunity for a Transport Administrator to join our transport team based at our Portlaoise depot. In this role, you will support the day-to-day administration of the transport function, ensuring records, documentation and compliance requirements are maintained accurately and efficiently.

In this role you will:

• Provide high-quality administrative support to the Transport team, ensuring transport records, documentation and compliance files are accurately maintained.
• Process purchase orders, supplier invoices and payments, ensuring all financial transactions are completed accurately and within agreed timescales.
• Support compliance activities by maintaining driver, vehicle and training records, monitoring key requirements and ensuring documentation is retained in line with company policies and legal obligations.
• Prepare management information and KPI reports, coordinate meetings, training sessions and audits, and assist with the review and improvement of transport processes and procedures.
• Act as a key point of contact for transport-related enquiries, supporting effective communication between drivers, managers and internal departments while assisting with health and safety administration and incident reporting.

What will help you to excel in this role:

• Previous experience in an administrative role, ideally within transport or logistics.
• Strong IT skills with experience using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate records and documentation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across teams and with external stakeholders.

What you can expect from us:

• Competitive salary
• Contributory pension scheme with employer contributions up to 6%
• HSF Health plan scheme
• Future development and career opportunities

If you require any reasonable adjustments to assist you in the interview process, then please contact a member of the Recruitment Team, and inform them prior to attending so we can ensure these are met.