Transport Admin
Listed on 2026-10-18
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Administrative/Clerical
Office Administrator/ Coordinator
Job Title: Transport Administrator (Nights)
Location: Barnsley
Pay Rate: £14.00 per hour (Holiday pay accrued) / £15.69 per hour (Holiday pay included)
Holiday Pay: You can choose to have your holiday pay accrued and paid when you take annual leave, or receive it as rolled-up holiday pay within your regular wages. The rolled-up rate includes the applicable holiday pay uplift.
Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off Nights
Hours: 18:00 - 06:00
Duration: Temporary 12 Week Assignment
The Best Connection is proud to be recruiting on behalf of our client for a Transport Administrator (Nights) to join a well-established logistics business based in Barnsley. This is a fantastic opportunity for an organised and detail-oriented individual to support a busy transport operation, ensuring compliance requirements are met and daily transport administration is completed efficiently.
About the RoleWorking as part of the night transport team, you will be responsible for supporting the transport operation through effective administration, compliance monitoring and problem-solving. You will liaise with drivers, warehouse personnel and management to ensure the smooth running of the operation throughout the night shift.
Your Duties Will Include:- Completing general transport administration duties
- Monitoring and maintaining transport compliance records
- Managing driver paperwork and vehicle documentation
- Investigating and resolving transport-related issues as they arise
- Updating transport management systems accurately
- Checking and filing delivery paperwork and PODs
- Assisting with driver debriefs
- Communicating with drivers regarding routes, delays and operational requirements
- Producing reports and supporting the wider transport team
- Carrying out additional administrative duties as required
- Previous administration experience within a transport, logistics or distribution environment
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Good attention to detail and accuracy
- Confident IT skills, including Microsoft Office
- Ability to work independently and prioritise workloads
- A proactive approach to problem-solving
- Understanding of transport compliance requirements would be advantageous
- Online registration
- CPC training >
- 28 days paid holiday
- Personal Accident Insurance
- On-Line Payslips
- Contributory Pension Provision
- PAYE payroll (no admin fees to pay)
The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
The Best Connection Group Limited was formed in 1991. The company has a network of 80+ branches throughout the UK, from which it specialises in the supply of temporary labour to the industrial, HGV, warehouse and distribution sectors.
The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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