Transport Administrator

Transport Administrator – Ipswich
Salary £26-28K
Career opportunities
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Are you an organised administrator who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Do you enjoy speaking with customers, coordinating multiple tasks, and being at the centre of a busy operation?

We're looking for a Transport Operations Administrator to join our expanding team in Ipswich. This is a fantastic opportunity to become an integral part of a well-established logistics business where no two days are the same. You'll work alongside an experienced operations team, helping to ensure deliveries run smoothly while providing first-class support to customers and drivers.

If you're looking for a role that offers variety, responsibility, and genuine career progression within transport and logistics, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

As a Transport Operations Administrator, you'll play a key part in supporting the day-to-day transport operation by:

* Managing transport bookings and maintaining accurate job records

* Speaking with customers to process bookings, provide updates, and answer enquiries

* Supporting the planning and scheduling of vehicles and drivers

* Preparing, checking, and maintaining transport and compliance documentation, including PODs and driver paperwork

* Liaising with drivers, warehouse staff, and other departments to keep operations running efficiently

* Providing general administrative support to the Transport team

* Ensuring a high level of customer service at all times

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

* Experienced within an administration, transport, or logistics environment

* Confident communicating with customers over the phone and via email

* Highly organised with excellent attention to detail

* Comfortable working in a busy, fast-moving environment where priorities can change quickly

* Computer literate with good IT skills

* Flexible to work between our operating hours of 6:00am and 6:00pm on a rotating shift pattern

Desirable

* Experience using transport or warehouse management systems

* Knowledge of transport compliance and logistics documentation

Working Hours

During your first 6-8 weeks, you'll work 08:30-17:00 while completing your training.

Following this, you'll move onto a 3-week rotating shift pattern:

* 07:00-16:00

* 08:00-17:00

* 09:00-18:00
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed