At a Glance
- Tasks: Support daily driver operations and coordinate route activities in a fast-paced environment.
- Company: Join a dynamic team at Move Collective in Wakefield.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, full training, and potential for extended employment.
- Other info: Flexible, hands-on role with opportunities for growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by ensuring smooth transport operations and customer satisfaction.
- Qualifications: Previous admin experience; transport/logistics background is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 12.75 - 12.75 £ per hour.
Location: South Kirkby
Pay Rate: 12.75 per hour
Job Type: Temporary (Immediate Start)
Potential Duration: Sickness cover with potential extended cover for maternity leave
About the Role
We are currently recruiting for an organised and proactive Transport Administrator / Route Support Coordinator to join a busy operational team with an immediate start available. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with administration experience, ideally within transport, logistics, fleet, or service scheduling environments. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting daily driver operations, coordinating route activity, handling customer queries, and ensuring smooth day-to-day scheduling. Full training will be provided, so this role would also suit someone with strong administrative skills, a willingness to learn quickly, and a flexible approach.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing day-to-day administrative support to the transport/operations team
- Supporting drivers with route queries and operational issues
- Allocating daily visits / schedules efficiently
- Handling inbound customer queries via phone and email
- Updating internal systems accurately with job and route information
- Liaising with drivers, operations teams, and customers to ensure service levels are maintained
- Assisting with general office administration and operational coordination
- Responding quickly to changing priorities within a fast-paced environment
Candidate Requirements
- Previous administration experience essential
- Transport, logistics, fleet, scheduling, or route planning experience highly desirable
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Confident handling customer queries professionally
- Good IT skills including Microsoft Office and internal systems
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail
- Ability to multitask and work under pressure
- Flexible, hands-on attitude
- Quick learner with a willingness to be trained and develop within the role
- Team player with a proactive approach
Ideal Background
Candidates may have worked in roles such as:
- Transport Administrator
- Logistics Administrator
- Fleet Coordinator
- Route Planner
- Operations Administrator
- Service Coordinator
- Scheduling Administrator
- Customer Service Administrator (transport/logistics background)
Transport Operations Administrator. Job in Wakefield Move Collective Jobs employer: Broughton Group
At Move Collective, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and dynamic work environment in Wakefield, where our Transport Operations Administrators play a crucial role in ensuring seamless logistics operations. With a commitment to employee development, we offer comprehensive training and opportunities for growth within the transport sector, all while maintaining a collaborative culture that values each team member's contributions. Join us for a rewarding experience where your administrative skills can shine and make a real impact in our busy operational team.
