Transport Administrator in Glasgow

Murray Recruitment are recruiting a Transport Administrator for our client based in South Lanarkshire.

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 – 40 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.