Logistics Administrator
Location: Grays
Hours: Monday to Friday,
08:00-17:00 or 06:00-15:00 Split shift
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: Up to £30,000 (DOE)
What's in It for You
Private Medical Insurance - includes cover for pre-existing conditions
Death in Service Benefit - 3x annual salary
Pension Scheme
Employee Discounts Portal - access to retail, leisure, and lifestyle savings
22 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
A supportive, tight-knit team where your work really makes a difference
About the Role
Are you a highly organised logistics professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Do you take pride in keeping operations smooth, accurate, and efficient?
We're looking for a Logistics Administrator to play a key role in supporting daily transport operations. From driver scheduling and costings to paperwork and compliance, you'll be the behind-the-scenes force keeping everything on track. If you have solid logistics experience and a proactive mindset, this is an excellent opportunity to grow within a supportive, no-nonsense team.
What You'll Be Doing
Creating accurate daily costings and allocating charges across sites
Building and distributing efficient driver schedules
Preparing job packs and dispatch paperwork
Raising purchase orders for third-party hauliers
Liaising with internal teams, suppliers, and live job sites
Submitting movement orders for wide loads/STGO
Downloading/uploading tachograph data for compliance reviews
Supporting transport planning and day-to-day logistics operations
What You'll Bring
Must-Have Experience & Skills
Previous experience in logistics administration or a transport office
Confident with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Excellent organisational skills and ability to multitask under pressure
High attention to detail and a proactive, hands-on approach
Clear, professional communication skills
A team-oriented attitude with the ability to work independently when needed
Nice to Have (or Willing to Learn)
Familiarity with the construction or plant industry
Understanding of Driver Hours & Working Time Directive
Awareness of FORS standards and transport compliance
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