Transport Administrator

Job Type: Full-time, temporary contract

Pay Rate: £13.45 PAYE per hour / £17.39 umbrella

Location: Depot-based, LS9 Leeds, parking on site

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5:30pm or 10:00am to 6:00pm

We are recruiting for a Transport Administrator to support busy transport operations within a depot environment. This Transport Administrator position is ideal for someone with an operations background who is confident handling administration, speaking with drivers, and helping keep daily routes running smoothly. The role would suit a proactive Transport Administrator who can use their initiative and remain calm in a fast-paced setting.

Day-to-day of the role

• Provide administrative support for transport operations within a lorry depot.
• Take calls from drivers on the road and respond to issues when required.
• Carry out a range of general administrative duties accurately and efficiently.
• Scan and check documents and record numerical and alphabetical information with high accuracy.
• Identify problems or inefficiencies.
• Work closely with multiple teams to support service delivery and day-to-day performance.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in an operations, transport or depot-based environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including face-to-face, telephone and written communication.
• Confident using your own initiative and working independently to deadlines.
• Good working knowledge of IT systems and the ability to accurately record and retrieve information.
• Comfortable working across multiple teams and contributing ideas for improved ways of working.
• A driver or someone with a strong understanding of driver-facing operations would be advantageous.
• Experience within bus or transport operations would be useful.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay with PAYE or umbrella options.
• Full-time hours on a temporary contract.
• Monday to Friday working pattern.
• Choice of two shift patterns.
• Opportunity to gain experience in a busy transport operations environment.

How to apply

To apply for this Transport Administrator opportunity, please submit your CV outlining your relevant experience and suitability for the role.