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.