Transport Administrator

Transport Administrator Northampton Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm £14.15 per hour ASAP Start Temporary – Permanent Our client is currently seeking a highly organised and motivated Transport Admin Assistant to join their busy logistics team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is looking to contribute to the smooth running of transport and distribution operations. You will work closely alongside the Warehouse Manager, gaining a hands-on understanding of warehouse operations by spending time on the floor, scheduling warehouse staff, and acting as the key point of communication between the warehouse, clients, and customers. Key Responsibilities Using and navigating a variety of customer booking portals Communicating with customers via phone and email to arrange transport bookings Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of bookings, transport requests, arrivals, and departures Creating and printing necessary paperwork and labels for shipments Communicating any schedule changes, urgent requests, or issues to relevant internal and external stakeholders Supporting the coordination and balance of daily outbound transport schedules Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency within transport planning Building strong working relationships with both customers and colleagues Providing general administrative support to the wider teamKey Requirements Proven experience in a customer-facing transport, logistics, or order planning role Experience working within a fast-paced office environment Strong interpersonal and communication skills A proactive, hands-on approach with a positive “can-do” attitude Ability to work independently as well as part of a team Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applicationsIf you are interested in this role please apply now