Transportation Administrator

DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a talented Transportation Administrator to join our team, specialising in Logistics for the Transport Office in Daventry, United Kingdom.

This is a 12-month on-site/office contract role, working Monday to Friday 7am - 3pm / 2pm - 10pm with weekly rotation.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Ensure Timely Shipments: You'll process and coordinate domestic/international shipments efficiently, helping maintain smooth logistics operations.
• Manage Transportation Bookings: You'll arrange transport with external freight forwarders, ensuring cost-effective and timely delivery.
• Raise Customs Requests: You'll handle customs documentation to support compliant and uninterrupted international shipping.
• Support Customer Service: You'll communicate with Customer Services to resolve queries and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Follow Up on Documentation: You'll manage customer follow-up documentation, contributing to transparency and accountability.
• Promote Team Collaboration: As a team player, you'll work closely with colleagues to meet shared goals and improve processes.
• Apply Excel Expertise: Your understanding of Excel will be critical for tracking shipments, analysing data, and generating reports.
• Champion HSE Standards: You'll actively engage in Health, Safety & Environmental practices, reporting hazards, and promoting a safe work environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

To be successful in this role, you will need the following:

• Strong Communication Skills: You'll need to communicate clearly across teams and with external partners.
• Customer-Focused Mindset: Building strong relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions will be key.
• Decision-Making Ability: Making timely, quality decisions will help keep operations moving efficiently.
• Accountability & Self-Development: You'll be expected to take ownership of your tasks and seek growth opportunities.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience:

• A high school diploma or certificate of completion of secondary education is preferable.
• Equivalent work experience or intermediate-level knowledge gained through education, training, or on-the-job experience is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, especially Excel, and advanced computer skills are essential.

Job Logistics

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category On-site with Flexibility

Job Type Office

ReqID 2427291

Relocation Package No

100% On-Site Yes

Due to the operational nature and specific job duties of this role, work is required to be completed 100% in person/On-site.

Client-provided location(s): Rugby, United Kingdom

Job ID: Cummins-R-BAB736E52FCB45FBBD778C7C0C08148A

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-03-27T20:16:46