Transport Administrator - Cambridge

Transport Administrator - Cambridge

Are you highly organised, detail-oriented and looking to build a career in logistics?

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Cambridge Transport Team, supporting the movement of life science shipments that make a real difference to people's lives. 

As a Transport Administrator, you will play a key role in ensuring our transport operations run smoothly by providing administrative support, maintaining accurate records and delivering excellent customer service to both internal and external stakeholders.

Working in a fast-paced environment, you will liaise with drivers, suppliers, customers and colleagues across the business to ensure shipments are delivered safely, efficiently and on time.

Role Responsibilities Overview:
• Monitoring transport inboxes and ensuring queries are actioned promptly
• Answering telephone calls and responding to internal and external enquiries
• Confirming completion of collections and deliveries and updating systems accordingly
• Monitoring driver progress and communicating any delays or service issues to operational teams
• Maintaining accurate transport and supplier information within company systems
• Supporting the management and verification of supplier costs and invoices
• Assisting with resolving invoice queries and discrepancies
• Maintaining accurate records, filing and data entry across transport systems
• Building strong working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Supporting compliance with transport procedures, safety standards and company SOPs

What We Offer You:
Competitive salary: £28,000 – £30,000 per annum
Comprehensive benefits including:
• Pension, Life Assurance & Group Income Protection
• Private Medical Insurance & Healthcare Cash Plan
• Enhanced Primary & Secondary Caregiver Leave
• 25 days holiday + Birthday Leave + Volunteering Leave
• Cycle to Work Scheme & Discount Shopping Scheme
• Specsavers Vouchers & Employee Assistance Programme

Work Environment:
• Full-time (40 hours per week), Monday to Friday, 07:00 - 15:30 and 10:00 -18:30 (rota basis)
• Fully onsite at our Sawston Warehouse (CB22 3TJ) 

Career Growth:
• Develop your career within a global life science logistics organisation
• Gain exposure to specialist temperature-controlled logistics operations
• Work alongside experienced logistics professionals in a growing international business operating in over 170 countries

What You'll Bring:
• Previous experience in an administrative, logistics or customer service role
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A proactive and customer-focused approach
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when handling data and documentation
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn

To learn more about Biocair, please visit us at: www.biocair.com

Diversity & Inclusion:
Biocair is committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, included, valued and respected. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact: globaltalentacquisition@biocair.com

Right to Work:
Biocair provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Please note:
• Applicants must have the right to work in the United Kingdom
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this opportunity

How We Recruit:
Once we have received your application, our Talent Acquisition team aims to respond within 3 working days. The process typically includes:

1. Initial TA screening (Teams)
2. First-stage interview (Teams)
3. Second-stage interview (onsite)

This gives you the opportunity to meet key stakeholders and experience the team and environment first hand.

Additional Information:

• Applications close on: Tuesday 23rd June 2026 (we reserve the right to close early should we receive a high volume of strong applications).

Salary

28000 - 30000 GBP (yearly)