Transport Administrator

Transport Administrator focuses on handling administrative tasks for the transport department, including filing, managing documents, and performing general office duties.

What the role involves

• Handling administrative tasks for the transport department, including filing, managing documents, and performing general office duties.
• Maintaining accurate records of third-party costs.
• Issue RX numbers to agencies & maintain the agency tracker.
• Co-ordinate vehicle inspections and MOTs to ensure the fleet remains legally compliant and operational.
• Assisting with incident investigations and resolution.
• Help ensure the operation complies with all transportation laws and safety standards.

Skills and requirements

• COLLABORATION: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to achieve shared objectives.
• TAKES ACCOUNTABILITY: Taking action, overcoming obstacles, and meeting commitments.
• Strong Excel skills (reports, pivot tables, basic formulas).
• Knowledge of driver hours rules, MOTs and transport compliance.

Candidate fit

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

Additional role context

• Communicate professionally with drivers, suppliers, and customers to resolve any issues.
• React quickly to challenges such as traffic delays, vehicle breakdowns, or issues with deliveries, and find effective solutions.