Transport Administrator
£12.71 per hour | Mon-Fri, 7:30am-4pm | Temp to Perm | Full UK Driving Licence Required (Driving essential due to location)
We’re recruiting a Transport Administrator to support a busy car compound and automotive logistics operation in Bristol. This is a temp-to-perm role offering stability, progression and a varied workload within a fast-paced vehicle movement environment.
Role Overview of a Transport Administrator
As a Transport Administrator, you will coordinate the despatch function for drivers arriving at the vehicle compound, ensuring a smooth transition from driver reception through to final vehicle allocation or onward movement. You’ll maintain accurate documentation, communicate with drivers and supervisors, and support the wider logistics team in a busy automotive environment.
Key Responsibilities Transport Administrator
- Coordinating the despatch process for drivers moving vehicles around the compound
- Ensuring all vehicle movement documentation is accurate, up-to-date and distributed correctly
- Maintaining regular communication with the Supervisor to maximise load-building and compound efficiency
- Liaising with truck drivers, yard drivers and compound staff
- Investigating and following up on carrier and customer queries
- Completing bookings for vehicle movements, materials and packages
- Using Excel, Outlook and compound systems to manage daily admin tasks
- Ensuring compliance with site health & safety procedures and reporting any breaches
- Attending training courses as required
- Supporting additional duties as requested by line management
Requirements of a Transport Administrator
- Full UK driving licence – driving essential due to compound location
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong Excel skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Previous admin or logistics experience desirableStrong team‑working skills
- Good use of the English language
- Ability to work in a busy, fast‑changing automotive environment
- Willingness to complete overtime when required
Skills & Expertise of a Transport Administrator
- Keen, enthusiastic and proactive approach
- Ability to work effectively with drivers, compound teams and customers
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Progressive mindset to support continuous improvement of the despatch and vehicle movement function
What’s in It for You
- Temp-to-perm opportunity
- Monday-Friday daytime hours
- Supportive team environment
- Training provided
- Opportunity to develop within a growing automotive logistics operation
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