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Transport Administrator

Posted on October 15th, 2024

Search Bristol

£12.13 - £21.81 per hour

Type of Job: Temporary

Staffline is recruiting for a Transport Administrator to join our client's Distribution Centre in Emerald Park, Bristol.

You will be working on a 5 out of 7 day rota hours either 0600-1400 or 1400-2200.You will be working in a busy transport distribution office so transport knowledge is required.

PAYE pay rates for the first 12 weeks are as follows:

  • Monday to Friday 0600-1800: £12.13
  • Monday to Friday 1800-0600: £15.51
  • Saturday & Sunday 0600-1800: £15.16
  • Saturday & Sunday 1800-0600: £ 18.54


After 12 weeks the PAYE pay rates are:

  • Monday to Friday 0600-1800: £15.19
  • Monday to Friday 1800-0600: £18.96
  • Saturday & Sunday 0600-1800: £18.05
  • Saturday & Sunday 1800-0600: £ 21.81

Key Responsibilities:

  • Allocate vehicle and load details to drivers using a daily planner.
  • Monitor the accuracy and completion of deliveries.
  • Administer delivery documentation during drivers' debrief.
  • Handle telephone enquiries from customers, drivers, and internal departments.
  • Support additional administrative duties as required by the Transport Shift Manager and operations team.

Candidate Requirements:

  • Confident and capable communicator.
  • Strong administrative skills.
  • Proficient in MS Office (Word/Excel).
  • Attention to detail with good time management.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Team player, motivated, and eager to grow in a dynamic and diverse environment.
  • Experience in a transport office.

Desirable but Not Essential:

  • Familiarity with Microlise.

Interviews are available immediately.

Key Information and Benefits
This is a temp-to-perm role offering genuine opportunities for career progression.
Full training will be provided.

About Staffline
Staffline is the biggest recruiter in the UK and Ireland, and we believe in putting people first. Every day, we help tens of thousands of people find work in logistics, food, transport, retail, and agriculture. We can do the same for you.

We listen to the needs of our workers and always aim to offer flexible shift work and opportunities for overtime, as we know these are important to you.
Each of our locations has dedicated 24-hour OnSite support, so you can always speak to a Staffline representative. Staffline is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Please note that our job adverts are correct at the time of publication, but some details and job responsibilities are subject to change.
This job advert may not be copied, imitated or used, in whole or in part, by third-party websites, without prior written consent from Staffline.

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