Transport & Logistics Administrator

Job description

About

G&T Express is a family-run freight business based in Tyldesley, Manchester. We arrange time-critical same-day courier work, dedicated transport, UK haulage, European freight and more for customers across the UK.

We are looking for an organised and proactive part-time Transport Planner to join our office team. This is an important role at the centre of the operation: planning jobs efficiently, supporting customers, communicating clearly with drivers and carriers, and helping make sure every load is delivered as promised.

If you enjoy solving problems, staying calm when plans change and keeping several jobs moving at once, we would like to hear from you.

What you will be doing

• Plan and coordinate same-day, dedicated and UK haulage work from collection through to delivery.

•Match jobs to the most suitable vehicle, driver or approved carrier.

•Communicate collection and delivery requirements clearly to drivers, carriers and customers.

•Monitor live jobs, respond to delays or changes and keep relevant people updated.

•Prepare and send haulier quote requests where needed, then help assess available options.

•Check collection and delivery information, timings, references, notes and paperwork are complete and accurate.

•Update our transport system with booking details, progress updates and job notes.

•Support the wider office with customer calls, emails, quotations and day-to-day operational queries.

•Help identify practical ways to improve routes, vehicle utilisation and service levels.

What we are looking for

• Previous experience in transport planning, logistics, freight forwarding, courier operations or a similar fast-paced coordination role.

• A good understanding of UK road transport and vehicle types would be an advantage.

• Strong organisation, prioritisation and attention to detail.

•Confidence communicating professionally by telephone and email.

•The ability to make sensible decisions under pressure and adapt when plans change.

• Comfortable using office systems, email and transport or booking software.

•A helpful, reliable and team-focused approach.

Why join G&T Express?

•A stable, friendly and family-run business where your work makes a real difference every day.

•A varied operational role with genuine responsibility, rather than repetitive administration.

•Part-time hours that fit around family or other commitments: 9:30am–2:30pm, Monday to Friday.

•Work with a business recognised for reliable service, 24/7 availability and a strong customer reputation.

•Be part of a team supporting public-sector work through the Crown Commercial Service RM6354 framework.

•Join a business recently named a winner in the Transport, Haulage & Distribution category at the Wigan Business of the Year awards.