At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the transport team with admin tasks and ensure smooth operations.
- Company: Join Booker, a part of Tesco, known for its inclusive culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy discounts at Tesco, health benefits, and a great holiday package.
- Other info: Flexible working options available to suit your lifestyle.
- Why this job: Gain valuable experience in a fast-paced environment while making a difference.
- Qualifications: Admin experience and good IT skills are a plus.
The predicted salary is between 24960 - 31200 £ per year.
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Job Reference: booker/TP/423661/31070
Planned Number of Hires: 1
Contract Type: Temporary Cover
Working Pattern: Any 5 in 7 days - 2pm -10pm
Competitive Working Hours: 37.5 hours
Location: 79 Hall Wood Ave, Haydock
Closing Date: 03/07/2026
Job Category: Transport Admin
Dept/Region: RDC2 - Haydock
Business Area: Booker Distribution
What's in it for you:
- A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
- After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, ie. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.
- 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals throughout the year.
- Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply.
- Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses.
- 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
- Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates.
- An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme.
- After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount.
- Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution.
- Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay.
- Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family.
- A great holiday package.
About the role:
We’re looking for a Transport Clerk to join the team at Haydock RDC. On a 12 month secondment to cover maternity leave. This is a key support role within the transport operation, helping keep things organised, compliant and running smoothly day to day. The shift pattern is Sunday – Thursday 14:00 – 22:00.
You will be responsible for:
- Providing day-to-day admin support to the transport team and help keep the operation running smoothly.
- Supporting with driver dispatch and debrief, making sure paperwork and key information are issued and collected correctly.
- Checking daily route and delivery paperwork and flagging any errors or missing information.
- Recording and reporting key transport information such as vehicle use, drivers’ hours and other department KPIs.
- Liaising with drivers, branches, customers, breakdown providers and VMU to help resolve day-to-day issues.
- Supporting holiday cover across the wider transport admin team when needed.
- Following all legal, health and safety and colleague requirements linked to the role.
You will need:
- Good admin or clerical experience, ideally in a fast-paced operational setting.
- A working knowledge of drivers’ hours, tachographs and Working Time Regulations would be helpful.
- Good IT skills, including confidence using Microsoft 365 and Excel.
- Strong organisation skills and the ability to keep accurate records.
- Clear communication skills, both written and verbal, with the confidence to deal with a range of people.
- A practical, positive approach and a good eye for detail.
- Reliable and flexible.
- Well organised and able to prioritise workload.
- Comfortable working accurately under pressure.
- Positive and approachable.
- Confident using initiative to solve day-to-day issues.
- Strong attention to detail.
About The Company:
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) at Booker means that whoever you are and whatever your background, we always want you to feel represented and that you can be yourself at work. In short, we’re a place where Everyone’s Welcome. We know life looks a little different for each of us. That’s why at Booker and Best, we always welcome conversations about flexible working. Some people are at the start of their careers; some want the freedom to do the things they love. Others are going through life-changing moments like becoming a carer, nearing retirement, adapting to parenthood, or something else. So, talk to us throughout your application about how we may be able to support you.
We can only accept candidates over the age of 18 if the role requires working before 6:15 am or after 9:45 pm or involves working in areas such as the warehouse, beers, wines & spirits, and driving roles.
Transport Clerk - PM shift (Maternity cover) employer: Booker Group plc
At Booker, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that values diversity and inclusion. Our Haydock location provides employees with competitive benefits, including discounts at Tesco, a robust pension plan, and health and wellbeing resources, all while fostering opportunities for personal and professional growth in a dynamic transport environment.
