Transport Administrator

At Howdens, we’re more than just the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier; we’re a business built on teamwork, trust, and delivering exceptional service to our customers. As a Transport Administrator, you’ll play a vital role in keeping our transport operations running smoothly and efficiently, ensuring goods reach our depots and customers on time.

You’ll be part of a friendly, supportive team in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities to learn, grow, and make a real difference to our daily operations. In return, we offer competitive pay, great benefits, and the chance to work for a company that values and invests in its people.

Reports to | Transport Supervisor

Location | Howden, East Yorkshire

Contract | 37.5 - Full-time / Permanent

Shift | Monday - Friday, 11am till 7pm (Can be discussed) 

What Will You Be Doing as a Transport Administrator:

As a key member of our transport team, you’ll provide administrative support to ensure the safe, efficient, and cost-effective running of our transport operations. Your responsibilities will include:

• Entering agency driver shifts onto the driver log and raising purchase orders for all agencies used.
• Generate weekly reports on costs and agency shift usage.
• Managing timesheets, wage queries, sickness, absence, and holiday requests for transport staff.
• Supporting resource planning for the transport team.
• Ordering uniforms, PPE, vehicle equipment, stationery, and cleaning supplies.
• Liaising with suppliers, negotiating prices, and raising purchase orders.
• Handling finance-related tasks such as recharges, scrap pallet data, and vendor requests.
• Maintaining accurate driver records, including licence checks and toll tag accounts.
• Preparing European legislative paperwork for stock movements to European depots.
• Debriefing drivers and ensuring salary hours and vehicle data are correctly recorded
• Responding to telephone queries from drivers, agencies, depots, and suppliers.
• This is a varied role that requires excellent organisation, attention to detail, and the ability to adapt to the needs of the business.

What Do You Need to Qualify for the Transport Administrator Role:

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Strong communication skills – able to liaise confidently with internal teams and external partners.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines.
• IT literacy, including experience with Microsoft Office and data entry.
• Outstanding attention to detail when producing reports and logging data.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Desirable:

• Previous experience in a transport, logistics, or administrative role.
• Knowledge of SAP or similar systems.
• Understanding of transport compliance and legislation.

What can we offer you as a Transport Administrator:

• Competitive Salary + Bonus
• Pension Plan with a maximum company contribution of 12%
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Staff discount
• Free lunch at the onsite canteen
• Ongoing support and development
• Friendly and supportive environment offering exceptional reward and recognition

About Us:

Howdens Joinery is the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier, providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware.  We have over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe, making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. With an ambitious and credible growth plan, we continue to build on our £2.2 billion sales made last year.

There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment.  That, along with a competitive salary, development opportunities, and exciting rewards, are among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens – and why we have been named as one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For.

How to Apply:

We are building a future where world-class service, innovation, and sustainability are embedded within our DNA. If Howdens sounds like the kind of place where you can build and develop your career as a Transport Administrator, then we are keen to hear from you.

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Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We’re working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email recruitmentteam@howdens.com with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you.

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