Transport Clerk - Days in Burton Latimer, North Northamptonshire

Immediate start

(Maternity Cover) - 9-12 months

4 on 4 off - 6am - 6pm - Days

£25,500 - £26,000pa

Burton Latimer based

Our client, a large distributor, is looking for a Transport Clerk / Administrator who will work a 4 on 4 off shift, 6am to 6pm. You will have solid IT and administration skills and be a reliable helping hand.

The key responsibilities for a Transport Clerk:

• Ensuring the systems are up to date with despatching and loading processes
• Efficiently despatch deliveries with relevant paperwork
• Pre-brief and de-briefing drivers
• Use customer systems to update delivery information - liaising with customers and planners
• Loading/despatching loads onto the transport management system
• Monitor the return of equipment
• Directing drivers to the correct locations on arrival to site
• Liaising with drivers on the gate communication system to make them aware of site procedures

The key skills and experience needed for a Transport Clerk:

• Ideally some transport experience
• GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English
• Previous customer service experience
• Excellent communication skills essential
• Able to effectively use IT, including Microsoft Office - Excel and spreadsheet knowledge a must
• Methodical and can follow instruction and procedure
• Reliable
• High levels of commitment and motivation, and can use own initiative

Interested?

Please apply below.

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Working through Caraires...

(1) We pay the same hourly rate as your permanent equivalent from day one.

(2) We pay 3% employer contribution towards your pension.

(3) We pay annual leave as you accrue it from day one.

(4) We will ensure you receive regular contact from a Caraires consultant. Feel free to pop in or call at any time.

(5) Recommend a friend and you will receive a £25 retail voucher when they work a full week.

(6) Employee of the month: You could win a monthly prize if you’re nominated by your line manager.

(7) We will deliver seasonal gifts as a token of recognition for your hard work.