Transport Administrator

Have you been involved in the transport function within logistics and are looking to further your career? Are you a problem solver with great initiative? Do you pride yourself on your attention to detail? Do you want to work for a fantastic company with great culture and strong values?

Here at GXO, we’re recruiting a Transport Administrator to join our busy dynamic team in Middlewich, CW10 0GY.

You will be working full-time, 4 on 4 off, between the hours of 10:00 – 22:00 and will be responsible for managing and coordinating transport activities to ensure efficient and timely delivery of goods and providing exceptional customer service and support to colleagues and clients in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. You will also be required to work alternative shift times as and when required.

You must demonstrate flexibility, adaptability, and a commitment to delivering outstanding service to our clients.

Please note: In accordance with Civil Aviation Security Requirements all roles related to this site and contract are subject to the candidate achieving required security clearance, including BPSS clearance covering a full 5-year period including a basic DBS check.

Pay, benefits and more:

As a Transport Administrator, you will receive:

• An annual salary of £29,044.66 per annum
• 23.5 days annual leave
• Holiday pay and workplace pension
• Your benefits package includes flexible dental insurance plans, a company sponsored pension scheme, a 24/7 online GP service, life assurance and a fully comprehensive employee assistance programme
• You’ll also have access to our MyBenefits platform offering a variety of high street discounts, a cycle to work scheme, cashback cards, a saving scheme and much more! 
• Opportunities for career development and progression, as well as training enrichment and multiskilling, in a dynamic working environment

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Play a key role in keeping our busy transport operation running smoothly, coordinating daily administration activities and supporting service delivery
• Help keep our fleet moving by managing vehicle tracking, servicing schedules, defect reporting, and VOR processes
• Support drivers throughout their shifts, conducting pre- and de-briefs, issuing paperwork, and providing a professional first point of contact
• Work closely with transport managers, drivers, customers, and operational teams to deliver excellent service while maintaining high standards of safety and compliance

What you need to succeed at GXO:

• Previous experience in the logistics sector is desirable, but not essential
• Strong Administration skills, proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) with the ability to work to tight deadlines with excellent attention to detail
• Confident communicator, strong verbal and written abilities and a team player
• Demonstrate flexibility, adaptability, and a commitment to delivering outstanding service to our clients
• Self-motivated and flexible team player, with a customer-focused approach and awareness of Health & Safety

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.

GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work. GXO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  We believe that diversity and inclusion in our business is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are an Armed Forces friendly organisation and Disability Confident Leader as part of the Disability Confident Scheme (GIS) and actively welcome applications from people with disabilities.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement here.