At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the transport team with admin tasks and ensure smooth operations.
- Company: Join a leading distribution company in a key support role.
- Benefits: Competitive salary and flexible working hours.
- Other info: Opportunity to develop your skills and work with a dynamic team.
- Why this job: Gain valuable experience in a fast-paced environment while covering maternity leave.
- Qualifications: Admin experience and good IT skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 30000 £ per year.
Location: St. Helens, Merseyside, WA11 9WD
Shift Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Any 5 in 7 days - 2pm - 10pm)
Salary: Competitive
We are 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 to Thursday from 14:00 to 22:00.
What you’ll be doing:
- Provide day-to-day admin support to the transport team and help keep the operation running smoothly.
- Support with driver dispatch and debrief, making sure paperwork and key information are issued and collected correctly.
- Check daily route and delivery paperwork and flag any errors or missing information.
- Record and report key transport information such as vehicle use, drivers hours and other department KPIs.
- Liaise with drivers, branches, customers, breakdown providers and VMU to help resolve day-to-day issues.
- Support holiday cover across the wider transport admin team when needed.
- Follow all legal, health and safety and colleague requirements linked to the role.
What we’re looking for:
- 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.
Personal qualities:
- 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
Transport Clerk - PM shift (Maternity cover) - Booker Distribution employer: Booker Group
Booker Distribution is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work environment in St. Helens where teamwork and collaboration are at the forefront of our operations. Employees benefit from competitive salaries, flexible shift patterns, and opportunities for personal growth within a dynamic transport team. Join us to be part of a company that values reliability, initiative, and attention to detail, ensuring a rewarding experience for all staff members.
