Transport Administrator

About The Role

Our Transport Administrators play a key part in our logistics operation. As part of the transport team, you will get involved with all aspects of vehicle maintenance, compliance and administrative duties to ensure all of our customers receive their deliveries on time, every time.

You’ll work closely with our Transport Supervisor and Transport Manager to provide continual support to our fleet, dealing with any issues that might arise whilst ensuring that we remain legally compliant within Transport Legislation.

Salary: £12.29 per hour / £25,722.97 per annum

Hours:

4 on 4 off shift pattern 6am- 6pm / 40.25 hours per week

Job Type: Full time and permanent contract

Location:

Weston Road, Crewe, CW1 6BF

• Ensure all vehicles are compliant with Transport Legislation, DVSA guidelines and safety standards
• Coordinate and schedule routine maintenance, servicing and repairs for the trunking fleet
• Handle tachograph issues and ensure proper record‑keeping and compliance with Working Time Regulations
• Respond promptly to any issues or emergencies related to the fleet, ensuring minimal disruption to operations
• Manage vehicle defects by supporting the resolution process and taking appropriate action
• Administer purchase order requests, track related costs, and maintain accurate records
• Collaborate with other internal departments as needed to support fleet operations

• Strong understanding of road transport and commercial vehicle compliance, including relevant legislation
• Previous experience in transport and logistics roles
• Be able to build strong internal and external relationships to support you to deliver your role
• Ability to work well under pressure and be able to quickly offer solutions to resolve any issues
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Competent use of Microsoft, particularly Excel

• Strong understanding of road transport and commercial vehicle compliance, including relevant legislation
• Previous experience in transport and logistics roles
• Be able to build strong internal and external relationships to support you to deliver your role
• Ability to work well under pressure and be able to quickly offer solutions to resolve any issues
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Competent use of Microsoft, particularly Excel

When it comes to appliances and electricals, we’ve got the lot. Washing machines? Yep. TVs? Check. Laptops? Absolutely. Everything except doorbells (just kidding, we’ve got those too).

We’re known for helping our customers brilliantly - and it’s no different for AOers. We care about more than what’s on your CV, because together we can do extraordinary things.

• 24 days holiday
• At least 5% contribution pension scheme
• Healthcare Cashback Scheme
• Exclusive Staff Discount
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Packages
• Expression of wish service
• Make a difference days (x2 fully paid charity days a year)
• Share-save Scheme

To see all our benefits and perks, visit our AO Benefits page