At a Glance
- Tasks: Keep the logistics wheels turning by managing traffic office duties and ensuring smooth operations.
- Company: Join a thriving transport operation in Northampton with a supportive team.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, 28 days holiday, free parking, and weekly pay.
- Other info: Temporary role with excellent career development opportunities and flexible shifts.
- Why this job: Perfect for problem-solvers who thrive in a fast-paced environment and love teamwork.
- Qualifications: Experience in a transport office and strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 27800 - 29600 £ per year.
Ready to step into a fast-paced logistics role where your organisational skills truly keep things moving?
Join a thriving transport operation in Northampton as a Transport Clerk.
Working a stable Monday-to-Friday shift, you will be the backbone of their traffic office.
You will ensure drivers, clients, and internal teams stay perfectly aligned.
If you thrive in a bustling transport environment and love solving problems on your feet, we want to hear from you.
Main duties, but not limited to
- Ensure accurate and effective management of traffic administration office duties in accordance with legislation and operational work instructions
- Contribute to achieving all contractual KPI’s with particular emphasis on POD accuracy, fleet utilisation and cost control
- Ensure all administrative and IT functions are completed in line with company policy and procedures and client requirements
- Produce reports as requested by contract supervisors and/or managers
- To deal with any incoming/outgoing telephone calls politely and confidently, using own initiative to solve any situations that may arise
- Ensure high standards of Health & Safety, cleanliness and tidiness throughout the working environment
- Attend any developmental training as required in compliance with the Company's commitment to the Investors in People Standard
- Confidently handle drivers on site
Candidate requirements
- Transport Experience: Proven experience working in a fast-paced transport office environment.
- Strong Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the confidence to manage drivers on-site and speak with clients politely and professionally.
- Tech Savvy: Good Microsoft Office skills (experience with Transport Management Systems is a major plus).
- Organisational Skills: The ability to multitask, work under pressure, and use your own initiative.
- Flexibility: Comfortable working most Bank Holidays as part of your standard rota.
Shift: The shift is Monday to Friday, rotating weekly, week 1 will be AM shift 05:45 - 14:15, week 2 will be PM shift 13:45 – 22:15.
Hourly pay rate: £13.79
Role: This role is temporary for around 12 months due to company relocation to Corby.
- 28 days holiday pro rata (increasing to 30 days in AWR)
- Workplace pension contribution
- Free parking
- Weekly pay
- Online payslips
Start date – as soon as possible.
We will only contact candidates that meet above requirements.
Experience
- working in a transport office: 1 year (required)
- use of Transport Management Systems: 1 year (required)
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