Transport Administrator

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Transport Administrator to join our Milton Keynes-based client.

Position: Transport Administrator

Hours: 9.30 am - 6 pm (Monday to Friday). Office based

Duration: This is a full-time, permanent position.

Salary: DOE

We are seeking a Full-time Transport Administrator for our Milton Keynes based client. As a Transport Administrator, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of transport and delivery activities. You will oversee transport routes and schedules and arrange the delivery of goods to meet customer demands in a timely and cost-effective manner.

The job will involve…

Key responsibilities:

• To be a point of contact for drivers and customers.
• Monitor the status of the deliveries on our transport management system and liaise with third-party couriers.
• Tracking vehicles
• Ensuring that customer enquiries are dealt with in a professional, timely and competent manner – mostly proof of Delivery paperwork and Estimated Time of Arrival requests.
• Liaising with internal and external departments.
• Debriefing drivers.
• Preparing manifests for the drivers for the next day.

Skills:

• Be a confident communicator with an excellent telephone manner.
• Have strong administrative skills.
• Be PC literate with the ability to adapt to a wide variety of tasks.
• Can work well under pressure.
• Experience in a similar role preferred – full training will be given.

Please note that at times due to the volume of applications we may not be able to respond to each person individually. If you do not hear from us within 7 days we’re sorry you have not been successful this time. Please do not let this stop you applying for other positions you may be suitable for. Good Luck!

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