Transport Administrator & Planner

Interaction Recruitment; Tankersley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment is seeking a Transport Administrator & Planner in Tankersley, Barnsley. The role covers transport planning, scheduling and administration, with a focus on data accuracy and Excel proficiency.

You will liaise with drivers and customers, manage KPI reporting, and support the Transport/Office Department in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong IT skills, with a high level of competence in Excel.
• Previous experience in a traffic, transport, warehousing, or logistics environment is preferable.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with drivers, customers, and internal teams.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment where tasks and priorities can vary.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy when entering and reviewing data.

Responsibilities

• Sunday: Transport planning and scheduling.
• Monday – Thursday: Interaction with drivers and customers.
• General transport administration.
• KPI inputting and reporting.
• System checks and updates.
• Supporting the wider Transport / Office Department with day‑to‑day tasks.

Skills

Excel

Data handling

IT literacy

Communication

Organisation

Tools

SAP

Job description

Transport Administrator & Planner

We are looking for a Transport Administrator & Planner to support our clients Transport / Office Department.

The successful candidate will be organised, IT literate, and confident working with data and systems. High competence in Microsoft Excel is essential, while previous experience with SAP would be an advantage.

Working Hours - Sunday – Thursday 06:00 – 14:30

Salary - £27,622.40 per annum – non‑negotiable.

Contract – Temp to perm

Location - Tankersley, Barnsley, S75

Experience & Skills

• Strong IT skills, with a high level of competence in Excel.
• Previous experience in a traffic, transport, warehousing, or logistics environment is preferable.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with drivers, customers, and internal teams.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment where tasks and priorities can vary.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy when entering and reviewing data.

Role & Responsibilities

Candidates should be aware that this is a varied role, with responsibilities changing throughout the working week.

• Sunday: Transport planning and scheduling.
• Monday – Thursday:
• Interaction with drivers and customers.
• General transport administration.
• KPI inputting and reporting.
• System checks and updates.
• Supporting the wider Transport / Office Department with day‑to‑day tasks.