Transport Administrator

Job description

The Best Connection in Doncaster are looking for an Administrator with experience of working in a Transport and Logistics related setting, to work with our partners in the Doncaster area on a temp-to-perm basis.

The company are heavily involved in the railway industry and are looking for an administrator to be responsible for all admin support to the transport team. Hours of work will generally be between 0 with flexibility around those hours an advantage.

Duties for the role will include:

Scheduling transportation services, planning routes, and assigning drivers.
Developing and implementing improved transportation administration policies and procedures.
Processing shipping documents, including bills of lading.
Managing budgets, as well as processing purchase orders and payments.
Monitoring drivers' logbook entries and performing payroll administration.
Liaising between managers and drivers, as well as collaborating with other departments to optimize transportation services.
Planning routes and preparing schedules, as well as tracking and reporting progress with orders.
Handling customer queries and escalating serious complaints to management.
Complying to transportation regulations and company policies.
Inputting data and assisting with KPI's (Key Performance Indicators)

You will need:

Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and collaboration abilities.
Great problem-solving and analytical skills.

Initially the role will involve working through The Best Connection and benefits of this include:

28 Days Annual Leave (Pro Rata)
Weekly Pay (Friday in arrears)
24 Hour support from experienced consultants
Enrolment into a pension plan (after 3 months)
Competitive pay
Contracts with some of the largest companies in the UK

If you are interested in this exciting position as a Transport Administrator with a large forward thinking company please call The Best Connection in Doncaster today.

Benefits & Requirements:
- Hourly rate as above (not age dependent)
- 28 days Paid Annual Leave pro-rata for PAYE (inclusive of statutory holiday)
- Overtime Available
- Possible permanent position following a successful trial period

All vacancies are available and correct at the time of posting. Some details may be subject to change