Transport Clerk

H&G Recruitment Solutions; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 41,328,000 - 45,461,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8 hours per shift

Overtime

Pension

Holiday entitlement

Training and support

Career progression

Job summary

HG Recruitment in Bridgwater is seeking a Transport Clerk for night shifts (22:00–06:00, Sun–Thu) with a pay rate of £14.57 per hour. The role involves processing transport paperwork, updating drivers and customers, and supporting night-time operations.

You will use the Transport Management System, handle queries, ensure compliance with driver hours, and contribute to efficient planning. The position offers full training and progression within transport and logistics.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in transport, logistics, or administrative role (essential).
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently during night shifts.
• Good communication skills and calm under pressure.
• Flexible, reliable and punctual.
• Understanding of transport operations and driver hours regulations (essential).

Responsibilities

• Processing and updating transport paperwork, delivery notes.
• Monitoring vehicle movements and supporting night-time transport operations.
• Communicating with drivers regarding routes, delays and instructions.
• Updating transport management systems (TMS) accurately and in real time.
• Handling customer and internal queries professionally.
• Reporting issues such as delays, shortages, or vehicle problems to the Transport Manager.
• Ensuring compliance with company procedures, driver hours and transport legislation.
• General administrative duties to support the transport and planning teams.

Skills

Transport/logistics experience

MS Office

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Reliability

Driver hours knowledge

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Transport Clerk (Nights) |Bridgwater, TA6 4RN

HG Recruitment are recruiting a Transport Clerk in partnership with our MEDICAL SUPPLIES CLIENT based in Bridgwater. The role is key to ensuring smooth transport movements, accurate administration, and effective communication between drivers, planners, and customers during the night shift.

RATE OF PAY:£14.57 per hour
HOURS OF WORK:22:00-06:00 Sunday-Thursday

****Estimated weekly paybased on40hours £582.81 (before deductions)****

DUTIES:

• Processing and updating transport paperwork, delivery notes
• Monitoring vehicle movements and supporting night-time transport operations
• Communicating with drivers regarding routes, delays, and instructions
• Updating transport management systems (TMS) accurately and in real time
• Handling customer and internal queries professionally
• Reporting issues such as delays, shortages, or vehicle problems to the Transport Manager
• Ensuring compliance with company procedures, driver hours, and transport legislation
• General administrative duties to support the transport and planning teams

Benefits

• Minimum 8 hours guaranteed per shift
• Competitive hourly rate / salary
• Overtime opportunities
• Company pension scheme
• Holiday entitlement
• Full training and ongoing support
• Opportunities for progression within transport and logistics

Requirements:

• Previousexperience in a transport, logistics, or administrative role (essential)
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently during night shifts
• Good communicationskills and a calm approach under pressure
• Flexible, reliable, and punctual
• Understanding of transport operations and driver hours regulations (essential)

HG Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer. Registration and work are subject to eligibility checks, including proof of the Right to Work in the UK.