Transport Administrator

Royal Den Hartogh Logistics is a leading logistics service provider for the chemical, gas, polymer, and food industries. Our family-owned company, founded in 1920 in the Netherlands, is strongly committed to safety and sustainability. Together with our customers and suppliers, we develop smart logistics solutions that contribute to an efficient supply chain.

With a presence in 58 locations across 28 countries, our team of over 2,700 dedicated professionals operates a modern fleet, including 25,000 tank containers, 4,900 dry bulk containers and dry bulk trailers, 575 road tankers, and nearly 900 trucks. Join us and be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking team!

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience within our busy Operations Department, supporting the efficient and effective execution of daily transport activities across the UK and EIRE. The role includes a mix of administrative responsibilities, data analysis, and active participation in continuous improvement initiatives. It's ideally suited to someone with a strong administrative background who is eager to build a career in transport planning and logistics.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support daily transport activities by coordinating vehicle movements with accuracy and efficiency
• Assist planners with load planning, routing, and vehicle scheduling
• Maintain and update transport management systems and internal databases
• Liaise with hauliers, drivers, and stakeholders to troubleshoot and ensure execution of transport plans
• Prepare and analyse transport data and KPIs to support planning and decision-making
• Identify inefficiencies and contribute to process improvements across the transport function
• Provide essential administrative support including documentation, compliance, and reporting

Successful candidates will have:

• A strong administrative background with a real interest in transport or logistics
• Highly organised and a great communicator, both written and verbal
• Comfortable working with data and systems like Excel, TMS, or similar platforms
• A natural problem solver who’s proactive and eager to learn
• Able to work independently and as part of a fast-paced, collaborative team
• Keen to develop into a more planning-focused position over time

You’ll work alongside our established UK desk team, providing practical support to ensure efficient and streamlined transport activities. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience with real potential for career growth in transport planning and logistics management. If you’re driven, detail-oriented, and ready to grow this could be the perfect next step in your career.

What we offer:

• A workplace where we believe in giving trust, responsibility and taking ownership.
• A dynamic environment with a strong focus on operational excellence. Ambition, improvement, innovation, and fun in business are part of our DNA.
• Scope for professional and personal development.
• Attractive Den Hartogh benefits package including excellent pension and life assurance schemes, 25 days holiday, cycle to work scheme, Benefit Hub, Help@hand scheme and employee assistance programme.

How to apply

Please apply via the link on this page.  For more information about the role, please contact Sarah Langridge, People & Culture Co-ordinator (slangridge@denhartogh.com).