Full Time
Location: Maidstone
Join Rapier Employment as a Transport Administrator and become part of a fast-paced logistics operation where no two nights are the same.
We're looking for an organised, proactive, and reliable Transport Administrator to support our busy transport team in Allington. If you have transport administration experience, excellent communication skills, and enjoy working in a fast-moving environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Shift Pattern
4 on, 4 off
18:00 – 06:00 (Night Shift)
Pay & Benefits
£14.83 per hour
Enhanced overtime rates after 42.12 hours
Weekly pay
Free onsite parking
Clean and safe working environment
Ongoing, long-term work
Online payslips
On-site consultant available 5 days a week
24/7 support from the Rapier Employment team
Key Responsibilities
As a Transport Administrator, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our transport department. Your duties will include:
Conducting driver pre-briefs at the start of each shift
Contacting stores ahead of scheduled deliveries
Issuing drivers with all required paperwork and equipment
Completing agency documentation and carrying out licence checks
Monitoring driver progress using Microlise and escalating issues where necessary
Allocating and amending driver workloads throughout the shift
Keeping transport management systems accurate and up to date
Ensuring compliance with driver hours, vehicle defects, and fleet legal requirements
Liaising with warehouse teams and shunters to ensure on-time departures
Coordinating vehicle and trailer availability
Carrying out driver debriefs and completing associated administration
Producing KPI reports and updating spreadsheets
Communicating effectively with First Line Managers (FLMs) and Shift Managers
Following all company Health & Safety procedures
Building positive working relationships with drivers and site teams
Adapting to changing operational demands within a busy transport environment
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who is:
Experienced in Transport Administration, Transport Planning, or a similar logistics role
Confident using Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word
Comfortable learning and using transport management systems such as Microlise
Organised, accurate, and able to prioritise workload effectively
A strong communicator with excellent written and verbal skills
Customer-focused with a professional telephone manner
Able to work independently as well as part of a team
Reliable, punctual, and committed to delivering high standards
Calm under pressure and able to thrive in a fast-paced transport environment
Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
Why Join Rapier Employment?
At Rapier Employment, we pride ourselves on delivering an outstanding service to both our clients and our workforce. We value our people and understand that a supportive working environment makes all the difference.
If you're looking for a stable, full-time opportunity with excellent rates of pay and the chance to join a professional transport operation, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and take the next step in your logistics career with Rapier Employment
Salary description
£14.83 - £18.54 per hour