Transport Administrator
hace 2 días
Bootle
Transport Administrator – Bootle Salary: £26,780 per annum Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00–18:00 Location: Bootle We are currently recruiting for a Transport Administrator to join a busy and fast-paced transport operation in Bootle. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly communicative, motivated and organised individual who enjoys working as part of a team and thrives in a busy environment. The Role: As a Transport Administrator, you will provide day-to-day administrative support to the transport team, drivers and managers, helping to ensure the smooth and efficient running of transport operations. Key Responsibilities: • Provide administrative support to the transport team, drivers and management., • Prepare, issue and maintain transport documentation, including delivery notes, manifests, collection paperwork and proof of delivery records., • Accurately update transport systems, spreadsheets and customer portals., • Monitor delivery and collection schedules, escalating delays, failed deliveries and operational issues where required., • Liaise with drivers, customers, warehouse teams, planners and external partners., • Book container collections and arrange the return of empty containers in liaison with Port Operations., • Support driver debriefs, ensuring service issues, returns, shortages, damages and customer queries are accurately recorded and followed up., • Maintain driver records, including licences, CPC documentation, training records and working time information where applicable., • Assist with vehicle administration, including defect reporting, service schedules, MOT dates, inspections and maintenance records., • Support compliance with relevant transport, health and safety and company procedures., • Respond professionally to internal and external queries by telephone, email and through relevant systems. Essential Criteria: Applicants must meet one of the following: • A relevant third-level qualification, such as A-level, degree, NVQ, diploma or similar in Transport, Logistics, Business Studies or a related discipline; OR, • A minimum of 2 years' experience in a Transport Administration role with administrative responsibility. You must also have: • GCSE Grade C/ 4 or above in English and Maths., • Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word., • The ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with customers and colleagues., • Experience communicating at different levels across an organisation, with the ability to adapt your communication style to suit the audience., • Excellent organisational, analytical, prioritisation and problem-solving skills., • The ability to manage competing priorities with precision and accuracy., • Strong professional written communication skills., • A proactive approach to problem-solving and finding effective solutions. What We Offer • £26,780 salary, • Monday to Friday, 09:00–18:00, • Free on-site parking, • Opportunity to work within a busy and established transport operation, • Long-term career development opportunities If you are an experienced administrator with a background in transport or logistics and are looking for your next opportunity, apply today