via reed · 2 June 2026 ·4 days ago

Night Shift Transport Administrator

Taskmaster Resources LTD
Peterborough Contract GBP 26,481 – 26,481
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Night Shift Transport Administrator

Join a well-established transport company offering excellent work-life balance with a 4 on/4 off night shift pattern and clear progression opportunities.

Location: Alwalton, Peterborough

Shift: 4 on / 4 off, 7:00pm – 7:00am

Pay rate: £13.58 per hour (hourly rate would increase once the position becomes permanent)

What you'll be doing:

  • Complete handover verbally / via email

  • Check all drivers are on time on fleet manager

  • Debrief paperwork as it comes in

  • Safety observations & Gate checks (To be trained out)

  • Print and visual truck cleaning checks

  • Temperature Probe calibrations

  • Help organise service trailers for VMU

  • Invoice administration

  • Liaise with customers regarding any late runners / fails

  • Update Riches, General Mills, Deli France reports daily

  • GRRS + Legging (late runners, failures), completing all legs

  • Planning the work to drivers

  • Allocate drivers to runs days/nights on Hydra. Drivers/vehicles

  • Book / Manage agency drivers

  • Super Debriefs (TBC In the future)

  • Aquarius (Digital data, Card Dips, Defects + job sheets)

  • Completion of agency driver declaration forms + licence copies every time on shift – unless in for the week as issued process

  • Daily discussions with organising planning with planner

  • Day to day challenges from drivers

What we're looking for:
  • Previous experience in logistics, transport, or scheduling

  • Strong computer skills, particularly Excel

  • Good knowledge of UK geography

  • Clear and confident communication skills (written & verbal)

  • Excellent organisational skills and ability to multitask

  • Calm and professional under pressure

  • Strong teamwork, time management, and problem-solving skills

What's in it for you:
  • Competitive pay: £13.58 per hour

  • 4 on / 4 off night shift rotation (7pm–7am)

  • Work in a supportive, fast-paced transport office

  • Long-term opportunity with a well-established company with a pay increase once permanent

Taskmaster Resources LTD is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. (Temporary Vacancy)

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