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Administrator

BLA-19
  • Hourly
  • Newport
  • Temp to Perm

Job Title: Administrator – Full Time
Location: Newport
Contract Type: Temp to Perm
Salary: £25,500 - £27,000 per year
Start: ASAP

We are currently seeking a proactive and highly organised Administrator to join a busy customs and logistics team based in Newport. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a growing company that values reliability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Working Hours:

  • Monday to Friday, between 06:00 – 18:00
  • Ideally 08:00 – 17:00
  • Optional weekend work available (with time off in lieu)
  • Once permanent: 1 in 5 weeks on-call phone duty (paid at 1.5x)

Role Overview:

As an Administrator, you’ll play a key role in supporting the day-to-day coordination of logistics and customs processes. Your attention to detail and communication skills will help ensure accurate documentation, timely system updates, and efficient communication across all stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supporting the preparation and processing of key logistics and customs documentation
  • Communicating with clients, transport partners, and internal teams
  • Maintaining accurate data entry across systems and spreadsheets
  • Monitoring shipment progress and assisting with process tracking
  • General administrative support to ensure smooth department operations

What We’re Looking For:

  • Previous experience in administration, ideally within logistics or transport
  • Good working knowledge of Excel and ability to learn new systems quickly
  • Strong organisational and multitasking abilities
  • Confident communicator, both written and verbal
  • Able to manage time-sensitive tasks independently

What’s in it for You:

  • Clear pathway from temp to permanent employment
  • Salary progression and biannual performance bonuses
  • Paid on-call duty (1 in 5 weeks once permanent)
  • Free on-site parking
  • Supportive and friendly team environment
  • Optional flexible weekend work with weekday time off

Interested?
If you’re looking for a stable, fast-paced administrative role in a growing logistics company, we’d love to hear from you. Please send us your CV to apply or get in touch for more information.



Lucy Rodaway Recruitment Executive

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