Transport Admin

Transport Administrator (Nights)

Full Time

Location:

Maidstone

Join Rapier Employment as a Transport Administrator and become part of a fast-paced logistics operation where no two nights are the same. We’re looking for an organised, proactive, and reliable Transport Administrator to support our busy transport team in Allington. If you have transport administration experience, excellent communication skills, and enjoy working in a fast‑moving environment, we’d love to hear from you.

4 on, 4 off
18:00 – 06:00 (Night Shift)

• £14.83 per hour
• Enhanced overtime rates after 42.12 hours
• Weekly pay
• Free onsite parking
• Clean and safe working environment
• Ongoing, long-term work
• Online payslips
• On‑site consultant available 5 days a week
• 24/7 support from the Rapier Employment team

• Conduct driver pre‑briefs at the start of each shift
• Contact stores ahead of scheduled deliveries
• Issue drivers with all required paperwork and equipment
• Complete agency documentation and carry out licence checks
• Monitor driver progress using Microlise and raise issues where necessary
• Allocate and amend driver workloads throughout the shift
• Keep transport management systems accurate and up to date
• Ensure compliance with driver hours, vehicle defects, and fleet legal requirements
• Liaise with warehouse teams and shunters to ensure on‑time departures
• Coordinate vehicle and trailer availability
• Carry out driver debriefs and complete associated administration
• Produce KPI reports and update spreadsheets
• Communicate effectively with First Line Managers (FLMs) and Shift Managers
• Follow all company Health & Safety procedures
• Build positive working relationships with drivers and site teams
• Adapt to changing operational demands within a busy transport environment

• Experience in Transport Administration, Transport Planning, or a similar logistics role
• Confidence using Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word
• Comfortable learning and using transport management systems such as Microlise
• Organised, accurate, and able to prioritise workload effectively
• A strong communicator with excellent written and verbal skills
• Customer‑focused with a professional telephone manner
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Reliable, punctual, and committed to delivering high standards
• Calm under pressure and able to thrive in a fast‑paced transport environment
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities

At Rapier Employment, we pride ourselves on delivering an outstanding service to both our clients and our workforce. We value our people and understand that a supportive working environment makes all the difference. If you’re looking for a stable, full‑time opportunity with excellent rates of pay and the chance to join a professional transport operation, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your logistics career with Rapier Employment.