Company: FIRST CITY RECRUITMENT LTD
Job Type: Permanent, FullTime
Salary: £35,000 per annum
Would you like to work as a Transport Assistant within a friendly team?
Do you enjoy variety within your role?
Then this is what you have been looking for.
Transport Assistant Benefits
- 23 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
- Additional day of holiday for every year worked up to 27 days.
- Pension.
- Free on-site car parking.
- Regular team building treats/events.
Transport Assistant Responsibilities
- Oversee fleet compliance including MOTs, servicing, inspections, and insurance requirements.
- Maintain vehicle records and ensure adherence to DVSA regulations and internal policies.
- Ensure all driver documentation (licenses, CPCs, training) is up to date.
- Plan and schedule transport jobs, driver rotas, and equipment/resource allocation.
- Liaise with site managers, suppliers, and departments to ensure timely and cost-effective deliveries and collections.
- React quickly to changes, delays or emergencies, ensuring smooth operations across all group companies.
- Act as point of contact for drivers: issuing instructions, resolving issues, and monitoring performance.
- Track vehicle usage, fuel efficiency, and driver hours.
- Support recruitment, induction, and ongoing communication with transport personnel.
- Provide general administrative and operational support across departments.
- Contribute to improving systems and processes for better efficiency.
- Maintain up-to-date job tracking and reporting tools.
Transport Assistant Requirements
- To live within a reasonable distance of Gravesend.
- To have your own transport to travel to work.
- Previous experience as a Transport Assistant, or similar role.
- A minimum of one years’ experience in transport, logistics, and job planning.
- To be an excellent communicator with clear communication skills.
Apply now, we look forward to hearing from you!