Logistics Administrator

West Thurrock

Administration

30000 Annual

Permanent


Logistics AdministratorLocation: GraysHours: Monday to Friday,

08:00-17:00 or 06:00-15:00 Split shift

Employment Type: Full-TimeSalary: Up to 30,000 (DOE)

What's in It for You
  • Private Medical Insurance - includes cover for pre-existing conditions

  • Death in Service Benefit - 3x annual salary

  • Pension Scheme

  • Employee Discounts Portal - access to retail, leisure, and lifestyle savings

  • 22 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

  • A supportive, tight-knit team where your work really makes a difference

About the Role

Are you a highly organised logistics professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Do you take pride in keeping operations smooth, accurate, and efficient?

We're looking for a Logistics Administrator to play a key role in supporting daily transport operations. From driver scheduling and costings to paperwork and compliance, you'll be the behind-the-scenes force keeping everything on track. If you have solid logistics experience and a proactive mindset, this is an excellent opportunity to grow within a supportive, no-nonsense team.

What You'll Be Doing
  • Creating accurate daily costings and allocating charges across sites

  • Building and distributing efficient driver schedules

  • Preparing job packs and dispatch paperwork

  • Raising purchase orders for third-party hauliers

  • Liaising with internal teams, suppliers, and live job sites

  • Submitting movement orders for wide loads/STGO

  • Downloading/uploading tachograph data for compliance reviews

  • Supporting transport planning and day-to-day logistics operations

What You'll BringMust-Have Experience & Skills
  • Previous experience in logistics administration or a transport office

  • Confident with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

  • Excellent organisational skills and ability to multitask under pressure

  • High attention to detail and a proactive, hands-on approach

  • Clear, professional communication skills

  • A team-oriented attitude with the ability to work independently when needed

Nice to Have (or Willing to Learn)
  • Familiarity with the construction or plant industry

  • Understanding of Driver Hours & Working Time Directive

  • Awareness of FORS standards and transport compliance

WR Logistics are the recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit UK wide for permanent and contract jobs.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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