Murray Recruitment are recruiting a Transport Administrator for our client based in South Lanarkshire. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive individual to join a busy transport team within a growing business. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting daily transport operations, ensuring schedules, compliance, and administration tasks are completed efficiently. Previous transport experience would be advantageous; however, full training and long-term career progression opportunities will be provided, with a clear pathway towards a future Transport Manager position. Role Overview The Transport Administrator will support the smooth day-to-day coordination of transport operations, assisting with scheduling, driver communication, compliance administration, and vehicle records. This role requires strong organisational skills, excellent communication, and the ability to work effectively within a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Assist with planning and scheduling daily transport operations Allocate vehicles, drivers, and equipment efficiently Monitor transport activity and update internal systems accurately Communicate delays, changes, and updates to drivers and the wider team Act as a first point of contact for driver queries and support Maintain driver and vehicle compliance records Monitor vehicle checks, defect reports, and driver hours Support timesheet processing and ensure job completion information is accurate Coordinate vehicle maintenance bookings and track downtime Monitor telematics systems and report discrepancies where required Assist with reporting and preparation for audits Support the wider transport team with administrative duties as required Skills & Experience Previous administration experience is essential Experience within transport or logistics would be advantageous Strong organisational and time management skills Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Confident IT and systems user Ability to work calmly under pressure and manage multiple tasks Proactive and team-focused approach High level of accuracy and attention to detail Offering Starting salary DOE Full-time position – 40 hours per week Working hours of either 8am – 4pm or 9am – 5pm Employee discounts Pension scheme Employee Assistance Programme Employee rewards scheme Life cover Ongoing training and development Excellent long-term progression opportunities within the transport team, with the potential to progress into a Transport Manager role over time.