Transport Clerk

Booker; Park Gate; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food and drink wholesaler in Park Gate is seeking a Transport Clerical Assistant to support the transport operation. This role involves administrative tasks such as producing delivery paperwork, monitoring schedules, and communicating with team members. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a positive attitude. Familiarity with HGV drivers is a plus, and the company is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Experience with HGV drivers or within a similar transport role would be ideal.
• Highly organised and detail‑focused.
• Confident in a fast‑paced environment where accuracy and communication are essential.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the transport team with daily administrative tasks.
• Producing and processing delivery paperwork and reports.
• Monitoring delivery schedules and updating systems.
• Communicating with drivers and warehouse teams.
• Accurately inputting data and maintaining transport records.
• Handling queries and providing timely updates on deliveries.
• Ensuring compliance with company procedures.

Skills

Strong organisational and time‑management skills

Good attention to detail and accuracy

Confident communication skills

Comfortable using computer systems and Microsoft Office

Ability to work well under pressure

Team‑focused attitude

Job description

Shift Pattern: Double Days Rotation: any 5 out of 7

1st week: 06:00 - 14:00

2nd week: 14:00 - 22:00

As a Transport Clerical Assistant at Booker, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day administration of the transport operation, ensuring goods are delivered efficiently, accurately, and on time. Working closely with the Transport Team, drivers, and warehouse colleagues, you will help maintain smooth logistics operations while providing excellent administrative and customer service support.

This role is ideal for someone who is highly organised, detail‑focused, and confident working in a fast‑paced environment where accuracy and communication are essential.

Whether it’s giving drivers their paperwork, supporting with route departures, gathering Tachograph reports, debriefing drivers or generally being supportive with any challenges that arise, you’ll be an essential part of the Transport Operations Team.

• Supporting the transport team with daily administrative tasks
• Producing and processing delivery paperwork, driver manifests, and reports
• Monitoring delivery schedules and updating systems accordingly
• Communicating with drivers, warehouse teams, and management to resolve issues
• Accurately inputting data and maintaining transport records
• Handling queries and providing timely updates on deliveries
• Ensuring compliance with company procedures and transport regulations

Experience with HGV drivers or within a similar transport role would be ideal however, we will consider transferable skills.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong organisational and time‑management skills
• Good attention to detail and accuracy
• Confident communication skills, both written and verbal
• Comfortable using computer systems and Microsoft Office
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• A positive, team‑focused attitude

Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country. We operate over 190 cash and carry branches, eight distribution centres, five Best Food Logistics sites, as well as six support centre locations across the UK.

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) at Booker means that whoever you are and whatever your background, we always want you to feel represented and that you can be yourself at work. In short, we’re a place where Everyone’s Welcome.

We know life looks a little different for each of us. That’s why at Booker and Best, we always welcome conversations about flexible working. Some people are at the start of their careers, some want the freedom to do the things they love. Others are going through life‑changing moments like becoming a carer, nearing retirement, adapting to parenthood, or something else. So, talk to us throughout your application about how we may be able to support you.

We’re proud that Booker is a Disability Confident Committed employer and we’re committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support you can expect, please contact [e-mail]

Please note

We can only accept candidates over the age of 18 if the role requires working before 6:15 am or after 9:45 pm or involves working in areas such as the warehouse, beers, wines & spirits, and driving roles.

On the occasions where we have high volumes of applicants, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date in order for us to manage all of the applicants appropriately. We will only be able to offer individual feedback to those candidates who attend an interview.

*Booker Group is part of Tesco plc, however, is operated separately from the core Tesco business and as such the benefits offered will be different from those offered at Tesco*

For more information about us please visit www.bookergroupjobs.co.uk