Night Transport Admin Clerk

DHL; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in the UK is seeking a Transport Admin Clerk to assist in managing transport operations. The role involves supporting drivers, maintaining schedules, and ensuring effective communication within the team. Ideal candidates should have a background in transport administration, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work under pressure. Join a company that values inclusivity and offers competitive benefits.

Benefits

Free parking

On-site canteen

Generous pension scheme

Free 24/7 GP consultations

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Loan and savings schemes

Responsibilities

• Assist Transport Controllers in directing resources to meet targets.
• Manage front desk and driver briefings.
• Issue drivers with necessary documentation.
• Monitor store deliveries highlighting issues.
• Maintain service schedules for O license commitments.
• Action reported defects immediately.

Skills

Previous experience within a transport office

Ability to work effectively under pressure

Good communication skills

Good IT skills

Customer focus

Good organisational skills

Job description

Pay Rate: £25,400
Grade: P
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: Sunday - Thursday 10pm - 6am
Location: Welham Green - AL10 8XF

Think you know DHL? Think again! We're not just about delivering parcels. DHL Supply Chain is the world's leading logistics company and our people are the unsung heroes who keep the cogs turning and the country running smoothly.

We're now looking for a Transport Admin Clerk

✅ A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE

• Assist Transport Controllers in directing and controlling resources in the area to meet defined targets.
• Manage front desk - brief & de brief drivers runs - Tachomaster Download escape issues to shift manager
• Issue drivers with trip sheet, OPS13, Unit, Update flight board, update microlise
• Monitoring and managing timed store deliveries and trunks highlighting issues to the Transport Controller.
• Maintain service schedules ensuring that all O license commitments are met.
• Action any reported defects immediately.

✅ THIS ROLE WOULD SUIT PEOPLE WHO

• Previous experience within a transport office – desirable
• Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines
• Good communication skills
• Good IT skills
• Customer focus
• Good organisational skills

✅ WHY JOIN US?

• Free parking and on-site canteen
• We're happy to talk about flexible working – just ask about alternative patterns at interview
• Join our generous pension scheme and benefit from an 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4% employee contribution
• Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations
• Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts
• Affordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice
• Visit https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/working-at-dhl-supply-chain to learn more

✅ WHO WE ARE

We're the global leaders in supply chain management with 188,000 people in over 50 countries. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more.

✅ BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE

At DHL, we're all about creating a workplace where everyone's skills and experiences matter, and where you can be your true self every day.

As proud supporters of the Armed Forces Covenant, we value the skills and experience of ex-service personnel and are dedicated to helping our veterans find jobs.

Please be aware that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencing 3rd November. Applications received after this date may not be considered but will be added to our talent pool for future opportunities, subject to your consent. Please also be aware that we review applications continuously and where we have a large number of applications the application period may close ahead of the provisional interview date. To ensure your application is considered we recommend submitting it as early as possible.