Our client a very established, secure and growing organisation are looking for Administrator (Transport) based in Nursling in Southampton

 

The benefits of the Administrator Transport includes:

• Upto 33 days holiday allowance,


• A share in the company profits paid monthly tax free


• The opportunity to become a trained Fire Marshall or First Aired (bonus applied)


• Staff discount on all stock


• Hybrid working after training period

 

The transport department operates a growing fleet of 20 vehicles, working with both employed and self-employed drivers. We deliver throughout the South of the UK up to Leicester, seven days a week, and manage up to 40 delivery routes per day.

 

The Role of Administrator (Transport)

This role is critical to ensuring the smooth operation of our delivery processes, vehicle compliance, and administrative accuracy. The ideal candidate will have strong Excel skills, excellent problem-solving abilities, and a keen eye for detail.

 

Responsibilities:

Route & Delivery Support:

• Assist in planning and optimising delivery routes to improve efficiency and reduce costs.


• Delivery Tracking & Customer Service Support:


• Communicate with the Customer Services team to provide real-time updates on delivery progress and resolve issues promptly.

Driver & Vehicle Administration:

• Maintain accurate driver logs, spreadsheets, and records of hours, vehicle allocations, and delivery performance.

Vehicle Inspections & Compliance:

• Help coordinate and conduct regular vehicle inspections; ensure all vehicle documentation and compliance records are complete and up to date.

with logistics or transport management systems (preferred)

 

Experience for the Transport Administrator:

• Proven experience in an administration role


• Logistics experience preferable


• Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis, reporting)


• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities


• Excellent communication skills


• High attention to detail and a pro active approach to problem solving

 

Working Hours: 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday (varied hours between 8am-6pm & flexible)

Salary: £26,000

Office Based

 

Admin, Planner, Scheduler, Logistic, Vehicle Administration,  Excel,