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Transport Administrator

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Job Description

Location:andnbsp;Rushden, NN10 6AYandnbsp;
Salary:andnbsp;andpound;25,000 andndash; andpound;30,000 per annum (dependent on experience)andnbsp;

Opportunity to progress into a senior role!
andnbsp;
Freight Force Recruitment Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this permanent vacancy.andnbsp;andnbsp;

About the Roleandnbsp;

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Transport Administrator to join a busy and fast-pacedandnbsp;logisticsandnbsp;operation based in Rushden. Working closely with the Transport Manager and reporting directly to the Administration Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day transport administration function across multiple contracts.andnbsp;

This role requires a highly organised individual with strong attention to detail, capable of managing high volumes of paperwork, processing Proofs of Delivery (PODs), and supporting operational efficiency within a palletised freight environment.andnbsp;

Key Responsibilitiesandnbsp;

  • Provide full administrative support to the Transport Manager and wider transport teamandnbsp;andnbsp;

  • Process and manage high volumes of PODs across multiple contractsandnbsp;andnbsp;

  • Ensureandnbsp;accurateandnbsp;filing, scanning, and uploading of delivery documentationandnbsp;andnbsp;

  • Chase outstanding PODs from drivers, customers, and partner depotsandnbsp;andnbsp;

  • Update transport management systems with delivery and collection informationandnbsp;

  • Liaise with drivers, customers, and subcontractorsandnbsp;regardingandnbsp;delivery queriesandnbsp;andnbsp;

  • Support daily planning administration and operational documentationandnbsp;andnbsp;

  • Assistandnbsp;with booking slots, customer requests, and general transport queriesandnbsp;andnbsp;

  • Maintainandnbsp;accurateandnbsp;records for invoicing and operational reportingandnbsp;andnbsp;

  • Handle general administration duties including emails, data entry, and document controlandnbsp;andnbsp;

  • Support compliance requirements and internal proceduresandnbsp;andnbsp;

Skills andamp; Experience Requiredandnbsp;

  • Previousandnbsp;experience in a Transport Administrator role (essential)andnbsp;andnbsp;

  • Experience working withinandnbsp;a logisticsandnbsp;/ haulage / pallet network environment preferredandnbsp;andnbsp;

  • Strong POD processing experienceandnbsp;andnbsp;

  • Excellent organisational and time management skillsandnbsp;andnbsp;

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced transport officeandnbsp;andnbsp;

  • High attention to detail and accuracyandnbsp;andnbsp;

  • Strong communicationandnbsp;skillsandnbsp;andnbsp;

  • Competent IT skills including Microsoft Office and transport systemsandnbsp;andnbsp;

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a teamandnbsp;andnbsp;

Personal Attributesandnbsp;

  • Proactive and self-motivatedandnbsp;andnbsp;

  • Strong problem-solving skillsandnbsp;andnbsp;

  • Professional and confident communication styleandnbsp;andnbsp;

  • Able to prioritise workload effectivelyandnbsp;andnbsp;

  • Flexible and adaptable to operational needsandnbsp;andnbsp;

Whatandrsquo;sandnbsp;on Offerandnbsp;

  • 20 days holiday plus Bank Holidaysandnbsp;andnbsp;

  • Career progression opportunitiesandnbsp;andnbsp;

  • Stable and growingandnbsp;logisticsandnbsp;operationandnbsp;andnbsp;

  • Supportive team environmentandnbsp;andnbsp;

  • Opportunity to develop within transport andandnbsp;logisticsandnbsp;

The company are looking to progress this role into a senior Transport Management position for the right candidate.andnbsp;


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