Transport Clerk

DHL Supply Chain; Daventry; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking and on-site canteen

Pension scheme and benefits

Free confidential 24/7 GP

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Loans, savings schemes and mortgage ad

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain in Daventry is seeking a Transport Clerk to join our warehouse team. The role supports driver coordination, data accuracy, and compliance across safety and service standards, with a 4 on/4 off shift pattern and two 6:00–18:00 windows.

A permanent full-time position offering a base pay of £28,500 plus shift premium. You will dispatch and debrief drivers, handle paperwork and system entries, and liaise with line managers to resolve issues promptly.

Qualifications

• Proven administrative experience is required.
• Experience working within a Transport Operation is desirable.
• Excellent IT skills with Microsoft packages.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with Microlise or Taco Master is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for driver queries, escalating issues to first line managers as required
• Maintain accurate data entry and filing in line with compliance and audit requirements
• Support compliance with legal, corporate, and customer requirements for safety, service, and data integrity
• Escalate driver concerns, performance issues, or welfare matters to first line managers as appropriate
• Dispatch and debrief drivers, ensuring all paperwork and system entries are completed accurately and on time

Skills

Administrative experience

Transport ops

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Microlise/Taco Master experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pay Rate: £ 28,500 + Shift Premium

Grade: RCS P

Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)

Shift patterns: 4 on, 4 off / 6:00 -18:00 / 18:00 -6:00

Location: Daventry

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 are looking for a Transport Clerk to join a dynamic teams within our warehouse.

A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE

• Act as the first point of contact for driver queries, escalating issues to first line managers as required
• Maintain accurate data entry and filing in line with compliance and audit requirements
• Support compliance with legal, corporate, and customer requirements for safety, service, and data integrity
• Escalate driver concerns, performance issues, or welfare matters to first line managers as appropriate
• Encourage compliance with site rules, safety standards, and operational procedures during shift interactions
• Dispatch and debrief drivers, ensuring all paperwork and system entries are completed accurately and on time

this Role Would Suit People Who

• Proven administrative experience is required
• Experience working within a Transport Operation (Desirable)
• Excellent IT skills - All Microsoft packages
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Has previous experence in systems such microlise, taco master ( Desirable)
• Attention to detail , and customer service

WHY JOIN US?

• Free parking and on-site canteen
• Join our generous pension scheme and benefit
• 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 17th Aug 2026. 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.