Transport Administator

This is an exciting opportunity to join the team within one of the UK’s most modern and professional vehicle salvage agents and parts recyclers based in Thame, Oxford.

Key duties

• Liaising with our clients (insurance companies, recovery agents, body shops and the general public) to arrange vehicle collections and deliveries
• Communicating with our clients to calculate/pay storage charges that we owe
• Working closely with our fleet of recovery drivers throughout the day
• Updating the computer system as required
• Assisting the transport department to co-ordinate and manage our drivers workloads
• Other general admin duties as required by the business.

Key skills

The essential qualities required for the Transport Administrator include:

• The right person for the job will be a great team player, with a positive/can-do attitude
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills
• Strong communication skills – both verbal and written
• Good computer skills/accurate data entry
• Ability to prioritise workload to meet customer requirements/expectations
• Be able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to adapt and work flexibly.
• Understanding of motor vehicles and logistics would be a distinct advantage but not essential, as full training will be given.

Details

Position type

Permanent / full-time

Working days

Monday - Friday

Working hours

8:00am - 5:00pm (4:45pm on Fridays)

Rate of pay

Good salary, depending on experience, to be reviewed once the 3-month probationary period has been successfully completed. Plus upon successful completion eligibility to a petrol allowance.

Please note: This role is Temp to Permanent for the right candidate.

Location

This position takes place at: Menlo Industrial Park, Rycote Lane, Thame, Oxford, OX9 2BY (map)