Transport Admin

Brook Street Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a well-established and growing logistics business in Bradford to recruit an experienced Transport Administrator. 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. 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.

• Monday to Friday
• Full time Perm position
• Location: BD12
• Hours: 9:00- 5:30pm
• Salary on offer: Between £30,000 - £34,000 DOE!
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Ongoing training and career development
• Supportive and experienced management team
• Long-term career opportunities within a growing business
• Stable Monday to Friday working pattern
• Opportunity to gain exposure to both UK and international logistics operations

Key Responsibilities

• Managing transport administration and daily operational paperwork
• Updating transport, trailer and fleet tracking spreadsheets
• Processing delivery documentation, PODs and collection notes
• Booking deliveries and collections via phone and email
• Liaising with customers regarding delivery schedules and delays
• Supporting drivers and processing transport documentation at the traffic window
• Communicating with UK and international drivers
• Assisting with second-run planning and transport scheduling
• Supporting planning activities during periods of holiday or absence
• Maintaining driver files, agency driver records and compliance documentation
• Reviewing vehicle defect reports and escalating maintenance requirements
• Processing freight and parcel consignments
• Providing operational support across warehouse and transport functions when required
• Producing transport reports and analysing operational data, including fuel usage
• Working closely with the Transport Manager to support continuous improvement initiatives

What We're Looking For Essential:

• Previous experience working as a Transport Administrator
• Experience within the road freight, logistics or transport sector
• Strong organisational and planning skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels
• Ability to prioritise workloads and work effectively under pressure
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications
• Strong geographical knowledge of the UK road network
• Professional, reliable and customer-focused approach