Night Shift Office Admin & Yard Operative

Reactive Driving Recruitment; Leyfields; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing logistics business in Leyfields is seeking a Night Shift Office Administrator and Yard Operative. Responsibilities include being the point of contact for night-shift drivers, managing queries, and ensuring operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have previous admin experience, a full UK Driver's license, and strong communication skills. This role offers a salary between £25,000 - £30,000 per annum, with benefits including holidays and a workplace pension.

Benefits

20 days holiday + bank holidays

Workplace pension

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Previous office or operations admin experience, preferably in transport/logistics.
• Full UK Driver's license is essential.
• Class 1 license is beneficial.
• Basic maintenance knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main point of contact for night-shift drivers.
• Manage driver queries and operational problems.
• Ensure accurate records of drivers and locations.
• Assist with basic vehicle upkeep and maintenance.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organised

Proactive

Job description

Night Shift Office Admin & Yard Operative

Tamworth

Permanent

£25,000 - £30,000 per annum

Job Info

• Hours: Between 1:00am - 9:00am (night shift pattern)
• £25,000 - £30,000 per annum
• 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 client's 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

• Acting as the main point of contact for night-shift drivers.
• Managing driver queries, issues, and any operational problems that arise.
• Ensuring all drivers are signed in, in the correct locations, and following the schedule.
• Updating internal systems and logs to ensure accurate records.
• Communicating any urgent issues to the relevant departments.

Practical / Hands-On Duties (during quieter periods)

• Assisting with basic vehicle upkeep such as:
  • Cleaning trucks internally/externally
  • Changing bulbs and simple maintenance tasks
• Reporting any vehicle defects or safety concerns.
• Ensuring the yard and vehicle areas remain clean, safe, and organised.

Person Specifications

• Previous office or operations admin experience (preferably within transport/logistics).
• Full UK Driver's 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)