Transport Clerk

American President Lines; Dartford; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Dartford is seeking a Transport Clerk to manage transport administration and ensure operational efficiency. Candidates should have strong organisational skills and experience in a fast-paced transport office. This role offers a competitive salary of £27,276.60 per annum plus benefits including annual leave and pension.

Benefits

Competitive annual leave

Pension and life assurance

Employee benefits platform for discounts

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a fast-paced transport office environment.
• Strong organisational skills and good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate management of traffic administration duties.
• Contribute to achieving contractual KPI’s.
• Maintain high standards of Health & Safety.

Skills

Organisational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Client-focused approach

Ability to work independently

Transport Management Systems experience

Microsoft Office proficiency

Job description

Company Overview

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in 170+ countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,500 sites, we are proud to be a Top 5 global 3PL.

Dartford, GB

Your Role

The operation based in Dartford is looking for a Transport Clerk to ensure that the transport administration operational activities effectively and efficiently meet and exceed customer and CEVA expectations.

Shift times: 10:00 to 18:30. Salary: £27,276.60 per annum plus an additional 5% London Weighting.

What you will do

• 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 particulIar 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
• Deal with any incoming/outgoing telephone calls politely and confidently, using own initiative to solve any situations that may arise
• Ensure all Lean requirements are met, including 5S
• Maintain high standards of Health & Safety, cleanliness and tidiness throughout the working environment
• Attend any developmental training as required in compliance with the Companies commitment to Investors in People Standard

What we are looking for

We are looking for a candidate with strong organisational skills and previous experience in a fast‑paced transport office environment. The ideal candidate should have excellent verbal and written communication skills, a client‑focused approach, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Experience with Transport Management Systems and a solid understanding of Microsoft packages is desirable.

What we have to offer

We offer a benefits package that includes competitive annual leave entitlement with a fantastic holiday buy scheme, pension and life assurance, and access to an employee benefits platform that provides discounts on gym memberships and vouchers for a diverse range of retail, travel and hospitality brands.

About Tomorrow

We value your professional and personal growth. That’s why we share plenty of career opportunities for you to thrive within CEVA. Join CEVA for a challenging career.

Legal & EEO Statement

CEVA Logistics UK&I is committed to attracting, acquiring and retaining the best possible candidates in an equal and inclusive way that is consistent with employment legislation and best practice. We aim to select the best available person for every vacancy irrespective of age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion or belief, political beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment and marital or civil partnership status.
Please note that candidates will be subject to the necessary right to work checks for the UK and Ireland.