Office Administrator

_*Abacus Employment Services are recruiting for a Office Administrator for our client based in Newbury*_As a result of continuous business growth, they are looking to expand the team and recruit a Transport Administrator to assist the client's Transport team and will be reporting to the Transport Manager.*Main Duties include the following:** Updating weekly transport and despatch schedules in Excel.* Liaison with existing customers to manage transport bookings & requirements.* Liaison with own transport fleet and 3rd party providers.* Managing and tracking all fleet, 3rd party & fuel costs.* Participate in transport spend tracking and internal reporting.* Assist with daily transport team and office operations as required.*Skills:** MS Office Suite: Primarily Excel, Word and Outlook.* Displaying effective communication both orally and in writing, while possessing an excellent telephone manner.* Experience liaising with customers and suppliers in a busy, fast paced environment.* Must have the ability to multitask, working on your own initiative with minimal supervision and having a conscientious and thorough approach to work.* Ability to successfully prioritise, manage time and resources, displaying effective organisational skills.* Have a flexible approach to work and display a willingness to undertake varied responsibilities, working alone or as part of a team.* Punctual, polite, professional, and courteous towards customers, colleagues and suppliers.*Qualifications:** GCSE Maths and English minimum.*Experience:** 2-year minimum experience in an office environment.* Experience working as an Administrator in Transport, Logistics, Supply Chain, Despatch is an advantage, but not essential.*Job Type:* Full-time – 42.5 hrs per week 08:00 to 17:00 Monday to Friday (0.5 hour for lunch)*Salary:* £25,282 to £26,520 per annum (negotiable depending on experience)Job Ref : INDNEWJob Type: Full-timePay: £25,282.00-£26,520.00 per yearBenefits:* On-site parkingSchedule:* Monday to FridayWork Location: In personReference ID: INDNEW