Description

Kingston Recruitment are currently looking to recruit a Transport Administrator / Transport & Fleet Coordinator to join a busy and established team on a temporary basis, with the potential for the position to become permanent depending on the individual and the development of the role.

Working as part of the transport function, you will provide effective administrative support across a small fleet of vehicles, helping to ensure vehicles are maintained, compliant and appropriately planned. The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience within a transport, fleet or logistics environment and be comfortable dealing with drivers and coordinating day-to-day transport requirements.

THE ROLE:

• Managing vehicle maintenance schedules and associated filing/records
• Completing and managing regular tachograph downloads
• Assisting with vehicle and driver planning
• Dealing with driver queries and day-to-day transport issues
• Supporting the effective scheduling and management of the company fleet
• Assisting with route planning and making adjustments where required
• Liaising with drivers, suppliers and internal departments
• Ensuring relevant transport records and documentation are kept up to date
• Providing route planning cover during periods of holiday and sickness
• Supporting the wider transport team with general administration

THE PERSON:

• Previous experience in a transport, fleet, logistics or similar administrative role
• Experience of vehicle maintenance scheduling and record keeping
• Knowledge of tachograph downloads and associated processes
• Good organisational and administrative skills
• Confident communicating with drivers and colleagues
• Able to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively
• Good attention to detail and a methodical approach
• Previous experience of route planning would be advantageous
• Comfortable working independently while also contributing to a wider team

This is a great opportunity for someone with existing transport administration experience who is looking for a role with the opportunity to develop their responsibilities across route planning and fleet management.

The position is initially temporary, with the potential for a permanent opportunity for the right person as the role develops.

WHY KINGSTON RECRUITMENT?

✔ REC-qualified team with 120+ years of combined recruitment experience
✔ Trusted by top local employers across Hull and the Humber region
✔ Specialists in Commercial, Manufacturing & Technical recruitment
✔ Permanent, temporary and fixed-term recruitment solutions
✔ Honest, transparent and professional service
✔ A local agency where people truly matter

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Kingston Recruitment Ltd acts as an Employment Business when supplying temporary workers and an Employment Agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment.

If you have not heard from us within 14 days, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We will retain your details on file and contact you should a suitable vacancy become available.