J Medler Haulage Co Ltd is located in Norwich, Norfolk and provide a range of road haulage services across the UK. We currently have a vacancy for an under 20 Transport assistant in our transport team covering transport duties and administration. This role is ideal for someone starting out in their career and looking to grow within the transport or logistics industry. This is a great opportunity for someone who is enthusiastic and is good with management in a busy office environment. This job has a view with progressions within a logistics office.
Applicants must be self-motivated, good communication skills, have the ability to work using their own initiative, be able to work as part of a team. Excellent customer care and a 'can do' attitude is essential.
Salary Based on 40hrs a week with every other Saturday 0900-1200
Under 18's £16,000 per annum
18-20 £20,500 per annum
Key Roles / Responsibilities:
- Working alongside the director, transport manager and other personal
- Dealing with queries
- Essential knowledge of Microsoft packages is required
- Resourceful and capable of working as a team member
- Flexible and adaptable in completing varied tasks
- Good communication skills
- Excellent Organization skills
- Account Data inputting
- Cash Posting
- Job inputting
- Service schedules
- Liaising with customers via telephone to take collections / customer query resolution
- Keeping up to date with transport e-mails
- General office administration
- Liaison with warehouse staff, drivers and other departments and depots
- Communicating job details to transport drivers
- Any other reasonable request made by management
- Vehicle defect management
- Fuel Management
- Fleet Compliance
What We’re Looking For:
- Enthusiastic and willing to learn
- Good communication skills (verbal and written)
- Comfortable using computers (Word, Excel, email)
- Organized and able to manage tasks independently
- Team player with a positive, can-do attitude
- Interest in transport, admin, or logistics is a bonus
What We Offer:
- Full training provided – no previous experience needed
- Real opportunity to grow into a transport planning or compliance role
- Friendly team and supportive environment
- 20 days holiday + bank holidays (increases to 21 after 5 years)
- 5 days off kept for Christmas shutdown
- Free parking & good transport links
Ideal for:
School or college leavers, or those looking to start a career in transport/logistics/office admin.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in this role please submit your CV and cover letter further details of the role will be provided upon application.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £16,000.00-£21,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Work Location: In person
