Transport Clerk

Pertemps - Cirencester; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in logistics is seeking a Transport Administrator for a temporary to permanent role. You will be responsible for briefing drivers, ensuring compliance, and providing high levels of customer care. This position offers a 4on4off rota with 12-hour shifts, ideal for those looking to gain valuable experience in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy transport environment or strong administrative background.

Responsibilities

• Briefing and debriefing drivers.
• Ensuring operational excellence in cost, service, peak planning, and delivery.
• Conducting daily administrative tasks related to payroll, queries, and holidays.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Basic Computer Literacy

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Temporary to permanent contract after 12 weeks probation, starting on £13.61ph-£19.05ph with increases after 12 weeks. The role involves a 4on4off rota working 12-hour shifts from 7pm to 7am. Immediate start! This is a great opportunity to gain valuable experience in a fast-paced logistics environment.

As a Transport Administrator, you will be:

1. Briefing and debriefing drivers
2. Being the first point of contact for all drivers, ensuring all queries are addressed
3. Accountable for legal O-license compliance
4. Ensuring operational excellence in cost, service, peak planning, and delivery
5. Providing high levels of customer care, resolving issues, and escalating live problems
6. Monitoring routes to ensure timeliness and escalating issues to the Shift Manager as needed
7. Conducting daily administrative tasks related to payroll, queries, and holidays

What we're looking for:

1. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
2. Experience in a busy transport environment or a strong administrative background
3. Strong organizational and time management skills
4. Ability to work independently and as part of a team
5. Basic computer literacy (e.g., MS Office)