Transport & Logistics Administrator 6908

Transport & Logistics Administrator 6908

Location: Heysham (office-based)
Hours: Monday – Friday (No weekends)
Salary: £30,000

Job Description

An established and growing business within the industrial sector is seeking a Transport & Logistics Administrator to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis.

This is a varied logistics and operations role supporting transport coordination, fleet servicing, and customer requirements, ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment where organisation, communication, and problem-solving are key.

Key Responsibilities of a Transport & Logistics Administrator

• Coordinate daily transport schedules, vehicle allocations, and driver bookings
• Monitor transport operations and support with resolving delays or issues
• Act as a key point of contact for drivers, customers, and service partners
• Maintain accurate records including bookings, delivery notes, compliance documentation, and service logs
• Support transport compliance in line with UK regulations and company procedures
• Arrange vehicle maintenance, repairs, and third-party servicing appointments
• Assist with operational reporting including KPIs, utilisation, and service performance
• Support incident response including breakdowns or service disruptions
• Liaise closely with warehouse, customer service, procurement, and management teams
• Provide general administrative support across transport and logistics operations

Key Skills of a Transport & Logistics Administrator

• Previous experience within transport, logistics, scheduling, fleet administration, or a similar operational support role
• Full UK driving licence and own transport
• IT confident, including transport systems, scheduling tools, and spreadsheets
• Knowledge of UK transport regulations, including driver hours, tachographs, and vehicle safety would be beneficial 
• Logistics qualifications or CPC knowledge would be advantageous

Benefits

• Performance-related bonus 
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Life insurance and workplace pension
• Access to an EV salary sacrifice scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for development

To be considered for this role, please email your CV to katie.tyrrell@first-base.co.uk or call Katie on 01453 755330.

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