Transport Compliance Administrator

Location: Erdington, Birmingham
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:00
Job Type: Temporary- Maternity Cover
Pay: £13.54

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Transport Compliance Administrator to join a busy logistics operation. This is an important role responsible for ensuring the company's vehicles remain compliant, maintained and available for operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee vehicle compliance, ensuring MOTs, servicing, inspections and repairs are completed within required timescales. 
  
  
• Monitor vehicle maintenance schedules and ensure vehicles are booked into garages when required. 
  
  
• Liaise with garages, suppliers, agencies, drivers and clients to coordinate vehicle repairs and maintenance. 
  
  
• Raise Purchase Orders (POs) for agencies and external suppliers. 
  
  
• Respond quickly and effectively to operational issues, using good decision-making and problem-solving skills. 
  
  
• Manage a high volume of emails and telephone calls professionally. 
  
  
• Communicate effectively with drivers regarding vehicle maintenance, repairs and compliance requirements. 
  
  
• Maintain accurate vehicle records and ensure all compliance documentation is up to date. 
  
  
• Prioritise urgent maintenance and compliance issues to minimise vehicle downtime. 
  
  
• Provide general administrative support to the transport operation. 
  
  
• Use Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, to maintain records and monitor compliance information. 
  
  

• Previous experience in transport administration and vehicle compliance – essential.  
  
  
• Knowledge of MOTs, vehicle servicing, maintenance and repairs. 
  
  
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills. 
  
  
• The ability to prioritise competing tasks and work to deadlines. 
  
  
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities. 
  
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
  
  
• A professional and confident telephone manner. 
  
  
• Experience communicating with drivers, garages, suppliers and clients. 
  
  
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel. 
  
  
• The ability to work calmly and efficiently in a fast-paced logistics environment. 
  
  
• A proactive approach with strong attention to detail.