We’re looking for a proactive Transport Administrator to join our team, ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our transport department. In this role, you’ll be managing schedules, maintaining accurate records, and providing vital support to drivers and managers. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy problem-solving, this is your chance to make a real impact.
Shift Pattern and Hours of Work:
- 4 on 4 off 12-hour rotating shift pattern (weekend availability required)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Liaising with inbound and outbound drivers, internal and external customers, workshop and warehouse.
- Ensure that accurate and up-to-date information and communications are passed to the driver to enable a safe and cost-effective service.
- Live despatch and de-brief drivers, capturing relevant data including standard trip sheets, returns, equipment, and discrepancies – escalate where necessary
- Taking calls and communicating issues.
- Report any accidents as soon as possible and in compliance with Buffaload Logistics’ accident reporting procedure.
- Adhere to all company policies and procedures, including the Uniform Guidelines and Health and Safety Policy.
- Understanding of WTD, Tachograph legislation and EU legislation.
- Management of customer portals.
Required Experience:
- Ability to prioritise under pressure and work on your own initiative.
- Provide excellent customer services with a proactive attitude.
- Have strong communication skills.
- Be a great team player.
- Ability to problem solve.
- Follow instructions whilst working safely.
Desirable Experience:
- Previous administrative and/ or transport experience.
- An understanding of Working Time Directive, Tachograph legislation, and EU legislation.
Joining Buffaload Logistics as a Transport Administrator provides you the opportunity to experience many aspects of our growing business where your skills will be valued and developed.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £27,866.64 per year
Benefits:
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Have you any convictions (other than spent convictions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974)?
YES / NO - If yes, please provide details.
Experience:
- Transport Administrative: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Right to Work in the UK (required)
Work Location: In person
