Poundfield Precast Ltd is a reputable organisation within the construction industry, committed to delivering exceptional products and service to its clients. We are currently seeking a Transport Business Administrator to join our Transport Department, providing vital support to ensure the efficient planning, coordination, and delivery of our logistics operations.
Responsibilities
- Support the Transport Manager with delivery planning, route optimisation, and cost control.
- Assist in monitoring Working Time Directive compliance and driver infringements.
- Assist in coordinating vehicle servicing, inspections, and maintenance schedules.
- Record and report damaged or returned loads.
- Help maximise lorry utilisation through effective load planning.
- Record and report additional transport costs, including waiting times, delays, and haulier issues.
- Assist with raising purchase orders and receipting when required.
- Provide excellent customer service and maintain positive customer relationships.
- Keep customers and the sales team informed of delivery updates and changes.
- Maintain accurate transport administration records, including holidays, sickness, and unauthorised absences.
- Build effective working relationships across departments and handle information professionally and confidentially.
Hours:
Monday to Friday, 7:00 to 16:00.
Benefits:
- Private Healthcare
- Access to Employee Assistance Program
- Company Life Assurance
- Company Pension Scheme
Experience:
- Experience working in a transport, warehouse or distribution environment preferred but not necessary as training will be provided.
- Familiarity with route planning, scheduling, or coordinating deliveries/collections
- Confident using Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
- Customer experience desirable.
Key Attributes
- Strong team player with energy, adaptability, and problem-solving ability.
- Safety conscious with a commitment to high standards.
- Confident communicator with good interpersonal skills.
- Punctual, dependable, and reliable.
- Eager to take ownership of personal and vocational development.
- IT literate and comfortable working with digital systems.
Please include a Cover Letter and your Salary Expectations alongside your CV.
For more information, please contact us at [email protected].
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience communicating with drivers or customers about deliveries?
- How would you rate your Excel skills? (Basic, Intermediate, Advanced)
- Do you have experience managing or recording paperwork? (delivery notes, PODs, worksheets, timesheets)?
- Do you work well under time pressure or tight delivery deadlines?
Education:
- A-Level or equivalent (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
