Location
Trafford Park, Manchester

Hours
8am to 16.30 Monday to Friday

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
The Transport Administrator is responsible for managing the day-to-day organisation of operations in the depot through the allocation and basic routing of vehicles. You will ensure best in class service delivery to customers, maintaining health & safety standards, and ensuring environmental and O licence compliance. This role requires optimising routes and vehicle utilisation to deliver top-class service, managing driver availability and compliance with regulations, overseeing vehicle checks, safety and maintenance, and handling administrative tasks such as payroll, timesheets, tachograph records, and reporting. You will also analyse depot data to drive cost-efficiency and improve operations. This is more than just a desk job; you will have the opportunity to engage with employee initiatives and contribute to continuous improvement within the team. If you thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoy problem-solving, and are passionate about delivering exceptional service, this is the role for you.

Experience
- Previous experience in transport administration, logistics, dispatch or a similar coordination role
- Experience coordinating drivers, vehicles and daily routes
- Experience in administration, call handling, or a time-critical environment is a plus

About you
- Strong administrative and organisational skills
- Confident communicating with drivers, depot managers, customers and other stakeholders
- Ability to plan, prioritise and meet tight deadlines
- Solutions-driven mindset with a knack for problem-solving
- Customer focused, engaging and supportive of a diverse customer base
- Ability to monitor vehicle/driver movements and respond to delays or operational issues
- Ability to work effectively as part of a busy depot/transport team

Qualifications
- Good proficiency with business software and MS Office, especially Excel
- Good understanding of health & safety procedures
- Knowledge of the local area is essential