Night Shift Office Admin & Yard Operative

Reactive Driving Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing logistics company in Tamworth is seeking a reliable Night Shift Office Admin & Yard Operative to join their team. This role involves managing night-shift drivers, handling operational queries, and performing practical maintenance tasks when needed. Ideal candidates should have previous admin experience, a full UK driver's license, and strong communication skills. The position offers a salary between £25,000 - £30,000 and numerous benefits, including holiday and a workplace pension.

Benefits

20 days holiday + bank holidays

Workplace pension

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Previous office or operations admin experience, preferably within transport/logistics.
• Full UK Drivers license is essential.
• Willingness to carry out hands-on tasks when required.

Responsibilities

• Manage driver queries and operational problems during night shifts.
• Update internal systems and ensure accurate records.
• Assist with basic vehicle upkeep and ensure safety.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organised

Proactive

Basic maintenance knowledge

Job description

Night Shift Office Admin & Yard Operative

Tamworth

Permanent

£25,000 - £30,000 per annum

Hours: Between 1:00am 9:00am (night shift pattern)

20 days holiday + bank holidays

workplace pension

free onsite parking

We are looking for a reliable and proactive Night Shift Office Administrator / yard operative, to join our clients family run, growing business based in Tamworth. This role is ideal for someone who can work independently, stay organised during busy periods, and turn their hand to practical tasks when the office is quieter.

Key Responsibilities

• Office & Operations Administration
• Act as the main point of contact for night-shift drivers.
• Manage driver queries, issues, and any operational problems that arise.
• Ensure all drivers are signed in, in the correct locations, and following the schedule.
• Update internal systems and logs to ensure accurate records.
• Communicate any urgent issues to the relevant departments.

Practical / Hands-On Duties (during quieter periods)

• Assist with basic vehicle upkeep such as cleaning trucks internally / externally.
• Change bulbs and simple maintenance tasks.
• Report any vehicle defects or safety concerns.
• Ensure the yard and vehicle areas remain clean, safe, and organised.

Person Specifications

• Previous office or operations admin experience (preferably within transport / logistics).
• Full UK Drivers license (essential).
• Class 1 license (beneficial).
• Strong communication skills with the ability to handle driver queries confidently.
• Organised, proactive, and able to manage workload independently.
• Willingness to carry out hands‑on tasks when required.
• Basic maintenance knowledge (training can be provided).

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