Transport Administrator

Transport Administrator focuses on scheduling transport services, planning routes, and allocating drivers.

What the role involves

• Scheduling transport services, planning routes, and allocating drivers.
• Processing transport and shipping documentation, including bills of lading.
• Monitoring driver logbooks and supporting payroll administration.
• Managing budgets, purchase orders, and payments.
• Liaising with drivers, transport managers, and internal departments to ensure smooth operations.
• Planning routes, preparing schedules, tracking orders, and reporting progress.

Skills and requirements

• Previous administration experience.
• Experience working within a transport or logistics environment is desirable.
• Strong IT skills and confidence using systems.
• Confident communicator, particularly when speaking with drivers over the phone.

Confirmed role details

• Monday to Friday, 8am – 4pm.
• £13.85 per hour.
• 6 months initially, with potential to become permanent/full-time.

Candidate fit

• organisation, accuracy, communication, and careful task follow-through