Transport Administrator

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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed