Description
We are seeking a Transport Administrator to join our Commercial Collections team in Edinburgh.
As a Transport Administrator, you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day organisation of operations in the depot through the allocation and basic routing of vehicles. You will ensure best-in-class service delivery to customers, maintaining health and safety standards, and ensuring environmental and O licence compliance.
Your core responsibilities will include:
- Optimising routes and vehicle utilisation to deliver top-class service
- Managing driver availability and ensuring compliance with regulations
- Overseeing vehicle checks, safety, and maintenance
- Handling admin tasks such as payroll, timesheets, tachograph records, and reporting
- Driving cost-efficiency by analysing depot data and improving operations
This is more than just a desk job! You’ll also have the chance to get hands-on with employee engagement and improvement initiatives.
Our essential requirements include:
- Knowledge of the local area
- The ability to plan, prioritise, and meet tight deadlines
- A solutions-driven mindset and a knack for problem-solving
- Customer-focused, engaging, and supporting a diverse customer base
- Proficiency with business software and MS Office (especially Excel)
- Experience in administration, call handling, or a time-critical environment is a plus
Desirable requirements include:
- Previous experience in transport, logistics, or traffic planning
- Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to plan routes, coordinate drivers, and manage daily workloads
- Good geographical knowledge of the local area
- Confident using IT systems and transport planning software
- Ability to work under pressure and manage changing priorities
- Good understanding of health and safety and transport compliance
In return, we offer a competitive salary, ongoing career development, training, and coaching, a generous pension scheme, medical and dental scheme, retail and leisure discounts, holiday and travel discounts, bike to work scheme, and more.