Transport Administrator

Role: Transport Administrator
Location: Bedford
Hours: Full time, 42.5 hours per week (1 pm – 10 pm)

* However, flexibility to work an earlier shift will be required during the holidays and peak.

Salary: £15.00 per hour + time and a half on overtime

An excellent opportunity has now arisen for a Transport Administrator to join a growing and supportive business in Milton Keynes.

Who are we?
You’ll be joining a small, close-knit team working in a fast-paced transport environment. The business is expanding rapidly and is known for looking after its people – from employee recognition and rewards to free lunches and team appreciation events.

Benefits:

• £15.00 per hour
• Time and a half paid on all overtime
• Free lunch provided daily (including 2 hot lunches per week)
• On-site canteen
• Employee of the Month awards (£50 vouchers)
• Long-term opportunities, with the chance to go permanent

Duties of a Transport Administrator:

• Driver brief and debrief
• Prepare and maintain shipment documents, invoices, and logbook entries
• Process booking requests for deliveries and update records/spreadsheets
• Manage 3rd party courier bookings and track PODs
• Update transport cost and order reports
• Handle international orders
• Respond to incoming calls professionally
• Support the team across goods in, despatch, and admin functions during busy periods
• Ensure Health & Safety and compliance standards are met

What we would like from you:

• Strong administrative skills with excellent attention to detail
• Confident decision-making and a proactive approach
• Ability to thrive in a busy, high-volume environment (400–900 pallets daily at peak!)
• Willingness to get hands-on in the warehouse when needed (PPE provided)
• Good IT skills and strong communication
• Previous experience in a transport team is highly desirable but not essential

This is an immediate start opportunity, running through to January 2026, with the possibility of becoming permanent.

If you are interested in this role, please apply below with your most recent CV.
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