Fleet Administrator

Forterra plc; Whittlesey; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of building products is seeking a Fleet Administrator for their Transport team in Whittlesey. This role involves managing administration support, maintaining vehicle records, and liaising with service providers to ensure compliance. Candidates should be self-motivated with strong communication skills and hold GCSEs in Maths and English. The position offers a competitive salary, life assurance, and various employee benefits, including a gym benefit and pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive Salary and Benefits package

Life Assurance and Company Pension Scheme

Gym benefit and Cycle 2 Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Referral Scheme

Service Awards

Holiday Exchange Scheme

Financial Wellbeing Program

Personal development and opportunities for progression

Company Bonus Scheme

Qualifications

• Self-motivated with minimal supervision required.
• Strong communication skills for effective liaison with team members.
• Prioritization skills to manage workload efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Manage administration support for Transport Managers.
• Maintain vehicle compliance records.
• Liaise with service providers for vehicle maintenance.
• Ensure efficient breakdown and defect resolution.
• Input data accurately into the purchasing system.
• Handle email and telephone inquiries professionally.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to prioritize workload

Methodical approach to work

Ability to work on own initiative

Education

GCSE Maths and English

Job description

Forterra - Whittlesey, Peterborough Road, Whittlesey, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

Job Description

Posted Monday 2 February 2026 at 01:00 | Expires Tuesday 3 March 2026 at 00:59

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our Transport team based at Whittlesey Contact Centre in the position of Fleet Administrator on a fixed term contract.

The role holder will be working within a small team to fulfil administration function within the distribution / fleet department, the role will include a variety of tasks to assist management ensure that the Companies vehicle fleet is operated in accordance with policy and legislative requirements, along with providing admin support to the Transport Management/ Fleet Team.

Responsibilities

• Manage all elements of administration support for Transport Managers/ Fleet Department
• Maintaining vehicle records to ensure compliance with Operator Licence undertakings
• Liaising with service providers in relation to maintaining roadworthiness and compliance
• Ensure cost and time efficient breakdown and defect resolution
• Purchase order input onto purchasing system
• Provide analytical / statistical information for the Transport Managers/Fleet Department.
• To input data and records accurately and efficiently
• Process email & telephone enquires
• Deliver a professional service to departments internal, external customers & service providers
• Resolve queries in an efficient manner.

About You

• Able to work on own initiative with minimum supervision
• Possess effective communication skills
• Have the ability to prioritise workload
• Have an accurate and methodical approach to work
• Have the motivation to work to tight deadlines and within budget limits
• GCSE Maths and English

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive Salary and Benefits package
• Life Assurance and Company Pension Scheme up to 10% employer contribution
• Gym benefit and Cycle 2 Work Scheme
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme for self and family members
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Service Awards
• Holiday Exchange Scheme
• Financial Wellbeing Program
• Personal development and opportunities for progression
• Company Bonus Scheme

We are a leading manufacturer of a diverse and trusted range of concrete and clay building products used extensively within the construction sector, with instantly recognisable brands including Thermalite block, Bison Precast and the iconic London Brick. Our complete product range comprises of clay bricks, aircrete blocks, aggregate blocks, precast concrete, flooring products, permeable paving and chimney, roofing, and flue systems.

Forterra’s purpose is to build lasting legacies, manufacturing a range of products from the ground up to support customers with their construction projects.

We are proud to be at the forefront of the industries’ safety standards and are committed to achieving zero harm in our workplaces.

Forterra - Whittlesey, Peterborough Road, Whittlesey, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom