Transport Clerk

DHL; Bridport; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

DHL is seeking an experienced Transport Clerk to ensure smooth transport operations. The role involves managing deliveries, conducting briefings, and ensuring compliance with health and safety policies. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Free confidential 24/7 GP service

Hundreds of discounts (retail, childcare, gym)

Affordable loans

Enhanced pension scheme

24/7 support service for you and your family

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-moving transport operation.
• Knowledge of legal compliance and Working Time Directive.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer proof of deliveries and action missing items.
• Conduct daily briefings and de-briefings of drivers.
• Monitor drivers' schedules using Microlise.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

PC skills

Tools

Tachomaster

Microlise

Job description

Req#: DPDHGLOBAL35657ENGLOBALEXTERNALEARCU

Pay Rate: £27,371.81 + Night Shift allowance

Grade: P

Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)

Shift patterns: 4 on 4 off Shift rotation 18:00 - 06:00

Location: Allington - ME16 0LE

DHL, an award-winning leading supply chain business, is seeking an experienced Transport Clerk to play a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of all transport scheduled activities.

What does the role entail?

As part of your duties, while maintaining excellent health and safety practices, you will:

• Manage customer proof of deliveries for scanning/uploading and action missing proof of deliveries and returns.
• Conduct daily briefings and de-briefings of drivers.
• Ensure compliance with all Company Health & Safety policies and report concerns/issues to senior management promptly.
• Support all aspects of the Transport Operation.
• Monitor drivers' schedules on route using Microlise and follow escalation procedures as needed.

What do we need from you?

We'd love to hear from you if you have the following experience, but don't hesitate to apply if you don't meet every criterion — we value talent and potential:

• Experience working in a fast-moving transport operation.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent PC skills, including all Microsoft packages.
• Experience with Tachomaster and Microlise.
• Knowledge of legal compliance and Working Time Directive (WTD).
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels, internally and externally.

Why choose us?

Along with competitive pay, you will be entitled to an award-winning range of benefits, including:

• Free confidential 24/7 GP service.
• Hundreds of discounts (retail, childcare, gym).
• Affordable loans and enhanced pension scheme.
• 24/7 support service for you and your family, including free counselling. More info: https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/dsc-benefits

Our approach to diversity & inclusion

We ensure our resourcing activities are fair, transparent, and consistent across the UK. Learn more about our approach: https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/diversity

Be an essential part of everyday life

DHL is the global leader in Supply Chain management, keeping the world moving. Our teams work across various industries, including retail, automotive, and healthcare, delivering for our customers worldwide.

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About the company

We are an international team of over 400,000 logistics professionals, passionate about logistics. DHL combines startup innovation with the strength of an international organization.