Transport Administrator

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3 Locations
In-Office or Remote
Mid level
Big Data • Cloud • Information Technology
The Role
Coordinate daily outbound shipments, manage dispatch schedules and haulier bookings, track shipments and ETAs, handle outbound paperwork and PODs, maintain KPI and carrier performance reports, ensure haulier compliance, update warehouse databases, and provide customer service and administrative support at the Lutterworth distribution hub.
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At Iron Mountain we know that work, when done well, makes a positive impact for our customers, our employees, and our planet. That’s why we need smart, committed people to join us. Whether you’re looking to start your career or make a change, talk to us and see how you can elevate the power of your work at Iron Mountain.

We provide expert, sustainable solutions in records and information management, digital transformation services, data centers, asset lifecycle management, and fine art storage, handling, and logistics. We proudly partner every day with our 225,000 customers around the world to preserve their invaluable artifacts, extract more from their inventory, and protect their data privacy in innovative and socially responsible ways. 

Are you curious about being part of our growth stor​y while evolving your skills in a culture that will welcome your unique contributions? If so, let's start the conversation.

Job Summary

Detail-oriented, highly autonomous, and proactive Transport Administrator responsible for customer service, coordinating outbound shipments, and ensuring smooth, conflict-free logistics processes at the Lutterworth facility. Serving as the central operational coordinator, this role takes complete daily ownership of site transport requirements to safeguard daily delivery standards, improve customer communication.  By actively managing delivery scheduling and haulier compliance, the post-holder ensures the distribution hub operates with maximum efficiency

Key Responsibilities
  • Serve as the primary, professional point of contact to book, confirm, and coordinate daily load slots directly with external hauliers and logistics partners.

  • Actively maintain and update the daily dispatch and arrival schedule, preventing slot overlap, vehicle congestion, and timing conflicts.

  • Creation of load manifests for groupage loas to track what is loaded when

  • Track outbound shipments in real-time to identify potential delivery delays or transit exceptions early in the cycle.

  • Keep internal customer service, sales, and warehouse teams fully informed regarding accurate Estimated Times of Arrival (ETAs) and shipment statuses.

  • Manage the collection and verification of outbound paperwork, including consignment notes and Proof of Deliveries (PODs).

  • Overseeing the retrieval of Proof of Deliveries

  • Gather daily gate, loading, and transit data to build, update, and maintain weekly KPI and carrier performance reports.

  • Assist in monitoring carrier Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and statutory haulier compliance through rigorous data entry, auditing, and log maintenance.

  • Update warehouse databases and generate reports for management.

  • Liaise effectively across departments, hauliers and customer providing excellent customer service

  • Resolve customer queries and complains following an escalation process as needed

  • Supplier & Customer Coordination: Communicate with suppliers and customers regarding deliveries and stock availability.

  • Compliance & Safety: Ensure adherence to warehouse safety regulations and company policies.

  • Administrative Support: Assist with scheduling, invoicing, and general office tasks.

  • Any other duties as requested by a manager that are commensurate with your role. 

Key Skills, Requirements & Competencies
  • Previous established experience (3+ years recommended)

  • working in high-volume, fast-paced transport office environments, warehouse administration, or supply chain management.

  • Strong organisational and time-management skills with a proven track record of managing master dispatch schedules and coordinating subcontractors.

  • Proficiency in IT software, carrier Transport Management Systems (TMS), and  standard warehouse tracking and database platforms.

  • Excellent communication, customer service, and proactive problem-solving abilities to resolve minor transit exceptions before they escalate.

  • Ability to work independently as an autonomous decision-maker, as well as collaboratively part of the wider site operational team.


Category: Transportation Administration

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Skills Required

  • Experience working in high-volume, fast-paced transport office environments, warehouse administration, or supply chain management
  • Previous established experience (3+ years recommended)
  • Proficiency in carrier Transport Management Systems (TMS)
  • Proficiency with standard warehouse tracking and database platforms
  • Strong organisational and time-management skills and experience managing master dispatch schedules
  • Excellent communication, customer service, and proactive problem-solving abilities
  • Experience gathering data, maintaining KPI and carrier performance reports, and performing data entry/auditing
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within site operational teams
  • Familiarity with outbound paperwork processes including consignment notes and Proof of Deliveries (PODs)
  • Knowledge of warehouse safety regulations and company compliance policies

Iron Mountain Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Iron Mountain and has not been reviewed or approved by Iron Mountain.

  • Inclusive Benefits Coverage Inclusive, modern offerings are emphasized, including support for mental health, gender‑affirming care (with travel/lodging where needed), and family‑planning benefits. Recognition for disability inclusion is also highlighted, which aligns with accessible benefits and leave support.
  • Retirement Support A formal 401(k) program is described with automatic enrollment and a clear employer match structure, with immediate vesting referenced in the materials. Access to supporting infrastructure and guidance is noted through dedicated benefits portals and administrators.
  • Healthcare Strength Multiple national medical plan options are outlined, along with care navigation, virtual primary care, and pharmacy coverage. Additional wellbeing support is described via EAP services and structured wellbeing programming.

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The Company
HQ: Boston, MA
32,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1951

What We Do

Iron Mountain Incorporated (NYSE: IRM) is the global leader for storage and information management services. Trusted by more than 220,000 organizations around the world, Iron Mountain boasts a real estate network of more than 80 million square feet across more than 1,350 facilities in 45 countries dedicated to protecting and preserving what matters most for its customers. Iron Mountain’s solutions portfolio includes records management, data management, document management, data centers, art storage and logistics, and secure shredding help organizations to lower storage costs, comply with regulations, recover from disaster, and better use their information. Founded in 1951, Iron Mountain stores and protects billions of information assets, including critical business documents, electronic information, medical data and cultural and historical artifacts.

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