Transport Administrator

2 weeks ago


Leighton Buzzard, United Kingdom J R Smith (Transport)Ltd Full time

J R Smith Transport Ltd, based in Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire, is a family run Logistics, Freight Handling and Warehousing Company. Incorporating both European and UK Road Haulage.

We are looking for a Transport Administrator to be part of our Transport Team

You will be responsible for assisting the team with all day-to-day transport and warehousing activities. Helping develop efficient transport operations and optimizing the existing strategies will be a part of your job role.

You will be liaising with clients and drivers alike to coordinate the transportation of goods and ensuring timely and safe delivery. In addition, you will be involved with the compliance activities.

**Responsibilities**
- Coordinating with the Transportation team regarding transportation planning and strategies
- Reviewing customer requirements
- Ensuring compliance with the safety and legal requirements.
- Handling any customer complaints and processing the urgent ones to the Senior Management
- Ensuring the safe and timely delivery of goods
- Assisting in coordinating loading and unloading activities
- Assisting in scheduling vehicle maintenance appointments
- Receiving customer requests and bookings
- Performing administrative duties
- Assisting in liaising with drivers and customers
- Updating freight charges periodically
- Assisting in training new recruits
- Monitoring refuelling of vehicles
- Ensuring compliance of activities

**Requirements**:

- Minimum 1 years of experience within a Transport Department.
- Knowledge of transport and safety standards
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Ability to multitask and work under pressure
- Ability to collaborate with other team members
- Excellent leadership and problem-solving skills
- Ability to coordinate with managers, drivers, and customers
- Quick decision-making ability
- Familiarity with using GPS and navigation tools. The role will involve general day to day administration support to the transport and warehouse managers.

This role would be perfect for someone who has an interest in all aspects of Logistics, working in a fast-paced office.

Salary is negotiable.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £21,673.60-£26,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person



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