Transport Assistant

Location: Salfords

Transport Assistant

Are you organised, proactive and have a good understanding of commercial vehicles? Our client is looking for a Transport Assistant to join their busy transport team, providing essential support to the Transport Manager in ensuring a fleet 20+ vehicles remains compliant, maintained, and operational.

Essential Requirements

Full UK driving license with a clean driving record

Must be aged 25 or over (due to company vehicle insurance requirements)

Comfortable driving commercial vehicles

The Role

Reporting directly to the Transport Manager, you will play a key role in the day-to-day management of the company fleet, ensuring all vehicles are roadworthy, compliant and maintained within standards.

Assisting with the management and maintenance of a fleet of 20+ commercial vehicles

Monitoring vehicle defects & maintenance requirements, diagnosing issues where possible and arranging repairs with approved garages

Booking routine servicing, MOTs, inspections and maintenance work

Maintaining accurate vehicle records & uploading all documentation onto Truckfile

Ensuring fleet compliance documentation is kept up to date

Driving company vehicles to and from garages, MOT appointments and service centres as required

Assisting with route planning, including organising ad-hoc same-day deliveries when required

The Candidate

We’re looking for someone who is organised, reliable and confident working within a busy transport environment

Previous experience within transport, fleet or vehicle maintenance administration

Experience using fleet management systems

Excellent communication skills are essential

The Package

Salary of up to £31,000pa

Monday to Friday, 6am – 3pm

Permanent, full-time opportunity

A varied role with a mix of office & operational responsibilities

Opportunity to join a well-established business with a supportive team