Transport Administrator

Description:

Our client who has a growing fleet of HGV’s, who provide transport solutions as well as warehousing facilities for needs around the UK, is looking for a transport administrator to help with the increasing workload.

This is a long term opportunity with full time hours but you will need to be self employed and invoice the company weekly for hours completed.

Previous work within a transport office is required and duties will include…

Ensure efficient deliveries by dispatching and debriefing drivers.
Provide exceptional customer service by answering phones and liaising with drivers and colleagues.
Inputting bookings onto internal systems
Managing email system to make sure the relevant person is tagged to emails
Be a master problem-solver, investigating and resolving any issues that may arise.
Complete all necessary paperwork for collections both in paper form and online
Accurately coordinate the transport operation to ensure that all deliveries are made on time and any demurrage is captured on internals systems
Ensuring drivers hand in correctly completed and signed paperwork in a timely fashion
Answering the telephone 

Experience / Skills required

Have previous transport administrative experience and a "can-do" attitude.
VBS booking experience
Possess excellent communication skills across all mediums (written, phone, and computer).
Have a keen eye for detail and strong data input skills
To work with the team on admin to ensure smooth transport administration is delivered.
Provide a high level of customer service to external & internal customers
High level of attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritise work.

Working hours

Monday to Friday

9am – 5pm

Renumeration

Self employed hourly rate open to discussion depending on experience