Transport Administrator

Murray Recruitment are recruiting a Transport Administrator for our client based in East Kilbride. 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 – 37.5 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.