Transport Administrator

Job description

Transport Administrator

Burton upon Trent (DE14)

Up to £28,000 DOE 

Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm (On-site)

Are you organised, detail-oriented, and confident managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment?

We're recruiting for a local, family-led business seeking a Transport & Fleet Administrator to help keep its transport operation running safely, smoothly, and efficiently.

Working closely with the Transport Manager, Operations, and Compliance teams, you'll play a key role in coordinating fleet schedules, maintaining vehicle compliance, and supporting day-to-day transport operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining spreadsheets, databases, and fleet schedules.

• Coordinating driver arrangements and supporting transport planning.

• Monitoring vehicle maintenance, defects, inspections, and servicing.

• Liaising with suppliers to ensure vehicle safety and legal compliance.

• Monitoring tachograph data, drivers' hours, and compliance infringements.

• Reporting speeding incidents and driver behaviour concerns.

• Tracking tolls, Clean Air Zone charges, and other vehicle costs.

• Making customer satisfaction calls and maintaining accurate records.

• Supporting the Transport Manager and liaising with internal teams and customers.

About You

• Previous experience in a coordination, scheduling, or administration role.

• Strong Microsoft Word and Excel skills.

• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

• Ability to plan and programme work logically and efficiently.

• Experience liaising with clients, suppliers, and internal teams.

• Confident managing multiple priorities in a busy environment.

• Transport, logistics, or fleet experience would be beneficial, while water industry experience is advantageous but not essential.

What's on Offer?

• £26,500–£28,000 salary, depending on experience.

• Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm, full-time on-site.

• Occasional Saturday truck inspections, arranged in advance.

• A varied role within an established, family-led business.

If you're looking for a hands-on coordination role where your organisation and attention to detail can make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.

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