TRANSPORT ADMIN / YARD
Howden | Temp to Perm
Pay Rate: £12.93 per hour
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shifts Available:
1 x 0600 - 1400
1 x 2200 - 0600
Howdens Joinery Transport is looking for a reliable and proactive TRANSPORT ADMIN (SOME YARD WORK) to support day-to-day yard operations at our Howden site. This is a Does invlove outdoor work, hands-on role, ideal for someone who enjoys working outside as well as desk based, staying active, and being involved in a fast-paced transport environment.
You’ll be responsible for maintaining accurate yard information, managing trailer availability, and supporting the Transport and Shunter teams to ensure smooth site operations and excellent service levels.
Key Responsibilities
1. Manage yard operations during your shift, with a focus on trailer availability
2. Carry out regular physical yard checks outdoors in all weather conditions
3. Complete and distribute yard check reports to key stakeholders
4. Identify, investigate, and correct discrepancies in yard data
5. Chase trailers to be tipped across site areas to create empties
6. Communicate job requests clearly to shunters on shift
7. Issue regular yard updates and trailer breakdowns
8. Support vehicle maintenance, MOT preparation, and callouts
9. Complete fuel pump area checks and vehicle downloads
10. Input loading figures into the Transport Management System (TMS)
11. Support administrative tasks such as POD archiving
12. Maintain stock levels of small transport equipment
13. Escalate operational or personnel concerns to the Transport Supervisor
What We’re Looking For
14. Happy to work outdoors for the majority of the shift
15. Strong communication skills and a team-focused attitude
16. Good organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines
17. Excellent attention to detail
18. IT literate (emails, spreadsheets, transport systems)
19. Flexible, reliable, and able to multitask
Why Join Howdens?
20. Great company to work for
21. Fixed shift patterns with full-time hours
22. Active, varied role in a busy transport operation
23. Opportunity to gain valuable experience in logistics and transport
24. Please note: This role involves working outside and being on your feet for much of the shift.
Please apply below or feel free to send your CV to with a covering letter