Transport Clerk - PM shift (Maternity cover) in Haydock

Haydock Full-Time 24960 - 31200 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible

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At a Glance

Tasks: Provide day-to-day admin support to the transport team and assist with driver dispatch.
Company: Booker offers a fantastic benefits package and career advancement opportunities.
Benefits: Enjoy discounts at Tesco, health checks, and a retirement savings plan after three months.
Other info: This is a maternity cover position for 12 months with a Sunday to Thursday shift.
Why this job: Join a key support role in a fast-paced transport operation at Haydock RDC.
Qualifications: Good admin experience in a fast-paced setting and knowledge of drivers' hours preferred.

The predicted salary is between 24960 - 31200 £ per year.

What's 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, 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:

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.

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.

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.