Transport Administrator
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Job Description:
Transport Administrator (Part-Time)
We are looking for a reliable and organised Transport Administrator to join our busy transport team. This role will involve supporting the day-to-day administration of transport operations, helping to ensure deliveries and collections run smoothly and efficiently.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing general administrative support to the transport team
- Processing delivery paperwork and maintaining accurate records
- Updating internal systems with transport and delivery information
- Communicating with drivers, customers, and suppliers regarding deliveries and collections
- Handling incoming calls and emails
- Assisting with scheduling and general office tasks as required
Requirements:
- Previous administrative experience preferred
- Previous transport role advantageous
- Good organisational and time-management skills
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work accurately in a busy office environment
- Basic IT skills including Microsoft Office
Hours: Monday–Friday will be required, 9:30pm-2:30pm
Salary: From £14,870
This is a great opportunity to join a friendly and supportive team in a varied administrative role.
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📋 Highlight any transport or logistics experience at the top of your CV as this role specifically mentions transport administration
💻 Emphasise your Microsoft Office proficiency as it's explicitly mentioned in the requirements
📞 Showcase your customer service and communication skills as you'll be liaising with drivers, customers and suppliers daily
⏰ Mention your ability to work accurately under pressure as this is described as a busy office environment
🗂️ Include examples of administrative support and record keeping from previous roles to demonstrate relevant experience
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- •Processed 150+ delivery documents weekly using Microsoft Office, maintaining 99% accuracy in transport records and scheduling systems
- •Coordinated with 25 drivers daily to manage delivery schedules, reducing customer complaints by 30% through proactive communication
- •Managed administrative support for busy transport operations, handling 80+ customer calls per week regarding delivery status and collections
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Dear Hiring Manager,
FSL Holdings' Transport Administrator role combines my passion for logistics coordination with administrative expertise, particularly in delivery paperwork processing and Microsoft Office applications that your team requires.
My background in administrative support has equipped me with strong organisational skills and experience in maintaining accurate records while managing multiple priorities in busy office environments. I excel at customer communication and have developed efficient systems for tracking and updating delivery information.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How proficient are you with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word?
- ›What experience do you have with transport management systems or logistics software?
- ›How do you ensure accuracy when processing delivery paperwork and maintaining records?
- ›What methods do you use to track and update delivery information in internal systems?
- ›How would you handle scheduling conflicts or delivery delays in a transport operation?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time when you had to manage multiple administrative tasks in a busy environment
- ›Describe a situation where you had to communicate difficult news to a customer about a delivery issue
- ›Give an example of when your organisational skills helped improve a process or solve a problem
- ›How do you prioritise tasks when dealing with urgent delivery requests and routine administration?
- ›Tell me about a time when you had to work as part of a team to meet a tight deadline
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time when you had to manage multiple administrative tasks in a busy environment
Give an example of when your organisational skills helped improve a process or solve a problem