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
Salary description
£26780.00 - £26780.00 per year