At a Glance
- Tasks: Support daily transport operations and oversee a team of clerks in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join Booker Group, the UK's leading food and drink wholesaler.
- Benefits: Enjoy discounts at Tesco, health benefits, and a great holiday package.
- Other info: Flexible working options and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make an impact in logistics while developing your career in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: GCSE Maths and English, data entry experience, and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Operations Clerk to join our team based at our Booker Retail Partner Distribution Centre. You will support the day-to-day administration of the Transport department, overseeing the Operations Clerks. This role is Monday - Friday, 22:00 - 06:00.
You will be responsible for:
- Completing the relevant accident investigation paperwork
- Dealing with CRM queries and resolving allocated tickets within the set deadlines
- Managing control of the fuel system
- Day-to-day management of the Transport Operation such as route departures
- Tachographs downloads
- Communication with managers, liaising with team members from transport as well as warehouse and CST
You will need:
- Data Entry / Administrative Experience
- GCSE Maths and English grade C or above (or equivalent level numeric and literacy skills)
- PC Literate
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to analyse verbal and numeric data
- Able to work on own initiative and under pressure
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Good Time management and organisational skills
- Ability to work effectively in a constantly changing environment
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Experience with HGV drivers or within a similar transport role would be ideal; however, we will consider transferable skills.
Whats in it for you?
At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits:
- 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, i.e., 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 Us
Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country. We operate over 190 cash and carry branches, eight distribution centres, five Best Food Logistics sites, as well as six support centre locations across the UK.
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’re proud that Booker is a Disability Confident Committed employer and we’re committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support you can expect, please contact recruitment@bookergroup.com.
Please note 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.
On the occasions where we have high volumes of applicants, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date in order for us to manage all of the applicants appropriately. We will only be able to offer individual feedback to those candidates who attend an interview.
