Transport Coordinator

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Transport Administrator</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">We are recruiting for a Transport Administrator to join our client, a well-established and growing business based in Markfield, Leicester.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">This is a varied and busy role supporting the day-to-day coordination of vehicles, drivers, deliveries and collections.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Working closely with drivers, customers, suppliers and internal teams, you’ll play an important part in ensuring transport operations run smoothly and efficiently. You’ll be responsible for maintaining accurate records, coordinating schedules, monitoring deliveries and providing administrative support to the wider transport team.</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">As a Transport Administrator you will need to have/be:</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">· Previous experience in transport, logistics, fleet administration, administration or a similar operational environment</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">· Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">· Good communication skills with a professional telephone and email manner</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">· Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and database systems</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">· Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a busy environment</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">· Proactive approach with the ability to identify and resolve issues</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">· Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Role of Transport Administrator</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">· Assisting with the planning, scheduling and coordination of daily transport operations, including deliveries, collections, vehicles and drivers</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">· Communicating schedules, timings and instructions to drivers and keeping customers updated on deliveries and potential delays</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">· Monitoring vehicle movements, delivery progress and transport schedules, following up on late, missed or unsuccessful deliveries</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">· Maintaining accurate transport, vehicle, driver, customer and delivery records, including licences, training and proof-of-delivery information</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">· Preparing transport documentation, updating databases and spreadsheets, and producing regular transport reports</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">· Recording vehicle mileage, fuel usage, defects and maintenance</p>

<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">requirements, and arranging servicing, inspections and repairs</h5>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">· Monitoring MOT, insurance, inspection and other vehicle documentation to support transport compliance</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">· Acting as a point of contact for customers, drivers, suppliers and internal teams, dealing with queries and resolving delivery discrepancies</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">· Checking transport and subcontractor invoices against agreed rates and completed work, assisting with any discrepancies or financial queries</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">· Assisting with audits, compliance checks and maintaining required transport documentation</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">· Reporting accidents, incidents, near misses and health and safety concerns appropriately</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">· Supporting the Transport Manager and wider operations team with general administration and additional duties as required</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Desirable:</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">· Previous experience within a transport, logistics, distribution, fleet or haulage environment</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">· Knowledge of drivers' hours and working time regulations</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">· Experience using transport management, fleet management or logistics software</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">· Experience coordinating drivers, vehicles, deliveries or collections</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">· Experience dealing with vehicle maintenance, servicing, MOTs or insurance</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">· Understanding of transport compliance and health and safety</p>

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<p class="text-muted mb-3">Details of working as a Transport Administrator:</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Salary: Starting from £26,000, depending on experience</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Working Hours: Monday to Friday, full time</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Location: Markfield, Leicester</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Duration: Permanent</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Supportive team environment</p>

<p class="text-muted mb-3">Training and development opportunities</p>