Shunter/ Administrator

The Best Connection; Bolton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

The Best Connection are recruiting for a Night Admin & Shunter in Bolton. You will split your time between night administration and hands-on yard work, driving a Terberg tug to shunt trailers and help keep the yard organised.

Shift is Sunday to Thursday, 20:00–04:00. A Full Cat B driving licence is required, together with good communication, reliability and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. This role offers variety and practical learning in a busy logistics operation.

Qualifications

• Full Cat B driving licence is required.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Reliable and punctual with good time management.
• Comfortable working night shifts.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a busy logistics environment.
• Experience in logistics, admin or yard work is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Complete general night-time administration duties.
• Support the smooth running of the logistics operation.
• Communicate with drivers and yard teams.
• Maintain accurate records and paperwork.
• Work within the yard when required.
• Drive a Terberg tug to shunt trailers safely around the yard.
• Help keep the yard organised and running efficiently.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Teamwork

Night shifts

Independent worker

Education

Full Cat B driving licence

Tools

Terberg tug operation

Job description

Night Admin & Shunter - Cat B Licence Required

Location: Bolton

Hours: 20:00 - 04:00

Working Days: Sunday - Thursday

Licence: Full Cat B Driving Licence Required

Are you looking for a role that offers more than just sitting behind a desk?

We have an exciting opportunity to join a large logistics operation as a Night Admin & Shunter, giving you the chance to develop new skills and enjoy genuine variety within your working night.

What does the role involve?

The role combines night administration duties with a fantastic opportunity to get out into the yard and gain experience in vehicle and trailer shunting.

Alongside your admin responsibilities, you will have the opportunity to:

• Complete general night-time administration duties
• Support the smooth running of the logistics operation
• Communicate with drivers and yard teams
• Maintain accurate records and paperwork
• Work within the yard when required
• Drive a Terberg tug to shunt trailers safely around the yard
• Help keep the yard organised and running efficiently

Why join?

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants variety in their job and doesn't want to be doing the same thing every night.

You could start your shift working on administration tasks before heading out into the yard to gain practical experience shunting trailers. It's a chance to learn something new, develop additional skills and build experience within a busy logistics environment.

Whether you're already experienced in logistics or simply looking for a role where you can learn, develop and broaden your skill set, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Requirements

• Full Cat B driving licence
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Reliable and punctual
• Comfortable working night shifts
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Previous logistics, admin or yard experience is advantageous but not essential

20:00 - 04:00 | Sunday - Thursday

If you're looking for a diverse night role combining administration with hands-on yard work and shunting, we'd love to hear from you!