Transport Clerk

365 People; Corby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics firm in Corby is hiring a Transport Traffic Clerk for a full-time, permanent role. You will support daily transport activities, coordinating drivers and managing transport schedules. Ideal candidates will have experience in a similar role and strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel. The position offers a salary between £30,000-£32,500, with rotating shifts. Join a stable firm with potential for progression in a structured environment.

Benefits

Permanent role

Stable working environment

Progression potential

Qualifications

• Experience as a Transport Traffic Clerk or similar role.
• Good working knowledge of transport regulations.
• Strong IT skills, especially in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate driver and shunter activity.
• Manage loading plans and schedules.
• Process delivery documentation effectively.
• Maintain operational flow through driver communication.

Skills

Transport administration

Knowledge of Working Time Directive

Microsoft Excel skills

Full UK driving licence (Category B)

Job description

Job Overview

Salary: £30,000-£32,500 DOE
Hours: Rotating shifts (Earlies/Lates) + Saturday AM rota
Location: Corby (on-site)
Contract: Full-time, permanent

We\'re recruiting for a Transport Traffic Clerk to join a busy Traffic Office within a well-established logistics operation in Corby. This is a hands-on role supporting daily transport activity, coordinating drivers, shunters, trailers and warehouse loading, and ensuring service levels are met across time-critical movements.

Key Responsibilities

• Driver briefing and debriefing at shift start/end
• Coordinating shunter movements and local trailer swaps between warehouses/sites
• Liaising with the warehouse to manage loading plans, bay activity and departure times
• Updating transport schedules and keeping time-sensitive loads on track
• Processing delivery documentation: PODs, manifests, paperwork and routine reporting
• Supporting fleet activity: logging defects, maintenance needs and escalating actions
• Communicating with drivers throughout the shift to maintain operational flow
• Managing issues as they arise and ensuring clear handovers between shifts

Requirements / Experience

• Previous experience as a Transport Traffic Clerk / Traffic Clerk / Transport Administrator / Traffic Office Clerk (or similar)
• Good working knowledge of Working Time Directive (WTD) and tachograph rules
• Strong IT skills, especially Microsoft Excel and confidence with transport systems
• Full UK driving licence (Category B)

Shift Pattern (Rotating)

• Week 1 - Earlies
• Monday: 05:00-14:00
• Tuesday-Friday: 06:00-15:00
• Week 2 - Lates
• Monday-Friday: 14:00-22:00
• Saturday AM shifts worked on a rota.

What\'s on offer

• £30,000-£32,500 per year (depending on experience)
• Permanent role with a stable, established operator
• Structured transport environment with progression potential