Overview
Reference
0000014068 Salary
£13.47 - £13.47/hour Job Location
- United Kingdom -- England -- South West England -- Somerset -- Bridgwater Job Type
Contract Posted
Monday, November 17, 2025
Location: Bridgwater Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 – 17:00) Salary: £28,000 per annum (£13.47 per hour) Contract: Temporary or Permanent opportunities available Holiday: 22 days plus 8 bank holidays per year
About the Role: Administrator with proven experience in transport scheduling to join our team in Bridgwater. This role involves managing the full order processing cycle—from order receipt and entry to planning and coordinating daily transport schedules across the UK. You will ensure service level agreements and customer requirements are met, supporting invoicing and quotes while fostering strong relationships to maximise productivity and deliver excellent customer service.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Manage shared inboxes to ensure timely handling of enquiries
2. Accurately process sales orders via telephone and email according to company procedures
3. Manage internal processes and customer forecasts as needed
4. Schedule reactive and planned work to technicians, considering location, expertise, qualifications and response targets
5. Optimise technicians’ daily schedules for maximum productivity and monitor job progress
6. Track technician travel and work activity, escalating issues when necessary
7. Handle customer enquiries from initial contact through to resolution
8. Respond to or escalate customer service issues appropriately
9. Comply fully with all company policies and procedures
10. Support sales by providing requested information such as sales literature, technical specifications and certification details
Candidate Profile:
11. Experienced in fast-paced, dynamic environments with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and tasks
12. Willing and able to step up and support wider team functions when required
13. Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
14. Customer-focused with commitment to delivering high-quality service
15. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
16. Self-motivated and committed to ongoing learning and development
17. Detail-oriented, adaptable and a team player
Experience & Qualifications:
18. Experienced in fast-paced transport or logistics environments, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities
19. Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
20. Customer-focused with a commitment to delivering high-quality service
21. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
22. Self-motivated and committed to ongoing learning and development
23. Detail-oriented, adaptable and a team player
24. Join a respected and established organisation in the fire safety industry
25. Competitive salary and fixed holiday entitlement
Allocation Number : INDTB