Transport Admin
<p>Brook Street Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a well-established and growing logistics business in Bradford to recruit an experienced Transport Administrator.<br /><br />This is an exciting opportunity for an organised and proactive transport professional to join a busy transport operation, playing a key role in ensuring the smooth coordination of deliveries, collections, driver administration and customer communications across the UK and Europe.<br /><br />If you thrive in a busy logistics environment, enjoy problem-solving, and have experience supporting transport planning and operations, we'd love to hear from you.</p> <ul> <li>Monday to Friday</li><li>Full time Perm position</li><li>Location: BD12</li><li>Hours: 9:00- 5:30pm</li><li>Salary on offer: Between <strong>£30,000 - £34,000 DOE!</strong></li><li>25 days annual leave plus bank holidays </li><li>Company pension scheme</li><li>Free on-site parking</li><li>Ongoing training and career development</li><li>Supportive and experienced management team</li><li>Long-term career opportunities within a growing business</li><li>Stable Monday to Friday working pattern</li><li>Opportunity to gain exposure to both UK and international logistics operations</li></ul> <p><br />As Transport Administrator, you will provide comprehensive administration support to the Transport and Planning teams, ensuring deliveries and collections are accurately processed while maintaining exceptional customer service standards.<br /><br />You'll act as a key point of contact for drivers, customers and internal departments, helping to keep operations running efficiently and effectively.<br /><br /><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Managing transport administration and daily operational paperwork</li><li>Updating transport, trailer and fleet tracking spreadsheets</li><li>Processing delivery documentation, PODs and collection notes</li><li>Booking deliveries and collections via phone and email</li><li>Liaising with customers regarding delivery schedules and delays</li><li>Supporting drivers and processing transport documentation at the traffic window</li><li>Communicating with UK and international drivers</li><li>Assisting with second-run planning and transport scheduling</li><li>Supporting planning activities during periods of holiday or absence</li><li>Maintaining driver files, agency driver records and compliance documentation</li><li>Reviewing vehicle defect reports and escalating maintenance requirements</li><li>Processing freight and parcel consignments</li><li>Providing operational support across warehouse and transport functions when required</li><li>Producing transport reports and analysing operational data, including fuel usage</li><li>Working closely with the Transport Manager to support continuous improvement initiatives</li></ul> <p><br /><strong>What We're Looking For</strong><br /><br /><strong>Essential:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Previous experience working as a Transport Administrator</li><li>Experience within the road freight, logistics or transport sector</li><li>Strong organisational and planning skills</li><li>Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels</li><li>Ability to prioritise workloads and work effectively under pressure</li><li>High levels of accuracy and attention to detail</li><li>Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications</li><li>Strong geographical knowledge of the UK road network</li><li>Professional, reliable and customer-focused approach</li></ul> <p><br />Apply Today<br /><br />If you're an experienced Transport Administrator looking for your next challenge within a busy and rewarding logistics environment, apply today or contact Arsalan Mohammed at Brook Street Recruitment for a confidential discussion.<br /><br /></p> <p>Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.</p>