Transport Administrator

My client is an award winning locally owned transport business specialising with Heavy Haulage and Abnormal Cargo and Machinery Transport. The carry customer cargo throughout the UK, Ireland, Europe and Internationally using their modern fleet of 10 trucks and 30 trailers.

An exciting opportunity has risen in this expanding business, they seek to recruit a full-time permanent Transport Administrator to contribute to the day to day running of the business. This diverse and rewarding role has the following responsibilities: -

General Admin Duties, answering and making phone calls to Customers, Suppliers & Drivers
Helping to manage email enquiries, sending and receiving relevant information
Accepting and dealing with customers' orders, tracking orders and providing customers with updates, receiving all required information
Inputting Jobs to worksheet, follow customs procedure
Organising Sub-contractors
Booking Ferries and recording shipments, sending drivers required information and helping with problems
Helping the Fleet Manager with all Maintenance related admin
Managing POD's, CMRS and all paperwork within Transport Office
Assisting the Planners, Customs and other office staff

Essential Skills

An interest / knowledge in the Transport Sector
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Competent use of MS Office - particularly Microsoft Excel and Outlook
Organisational skills, incl; Good time keeping and prioritising tasks
High attention to detail, can work under pressure to meet deadlines
Can work as part of a team as well as using their own initiative
Willing to adapt to changing situations
Positive can-do attitude, reliable and professional attitude

Desirable Skills

Previous Administrative Experience in a transport office,
An interest / knowledge in the Transport Sector,
Class 1 Driving License.
Experience with Northern Ireland Customs Protocol,

Client is offering a starting salary to £32,500 (negotiable, dependent of skills and experience. Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm, Saturdays as required (flexible to suit applicant.) 28 days holiday, company pension, uniform, on the job training, Smart offices based near Banbridge, free secure parking. There is a possibility for career progression from Administrator to Planner through time.

Interested? Contact Bill Ashe at Staff Source by forwarding your CV