Transport Clerk

Staffline; Rottingdean; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Transport Clerk to join a busy Distribution Centre in Bristol. The role involves allocating vehicles, monitoring deliveries, and managing administrative tasks in a transport office. Successful candidates will have strong communication and administrative skills, as well as the ability to work under pressure. PAYE rates range from £12.60 to £18.63 per hour depending on the day and duration of employment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a transport office is preferred.
• Candidate must be confident and capable in communication.
• Strong administrative skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Allocate vehicle and load details to drivers using a daily planner.
• Monitor the accuracy of deliveries.
• Administer delivery documentation.
• Handle telephone enquiries from customers and drivers.
• Support administrative duties as required.

Skills

Confident and capable communicator

Strong administrative skills

Proficient in MS Office (Word/Excel)

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Team player

Experience in a transport office

Job description

Overview

Staffline is recruiting for a Transport Clerk to join our client's Distribution Centre in Emerald Park, Bristol.

Your schedule

You will be working on a 5 out of 7 day rota with hours 0600-1400 or 1400-2200. You will be working in a busy transport distribution office, so transport knowledge is required.

Pay and benefits

PAYE pay rates for the first 12 weeks are as follows: Monday to Friday: £12.60 per hour; Saturday & Sunday: £15.73 per hour.

After 12 weeks the PAYE pay rates are: Monday to Friday: £15.68 per hour; Saturday & Sunday: £18.63 per hour.

Key Information

Full training will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Allocate vehicle and load details to drivers using a daily planner.
• Monitor the accuracy and completion of deliveries.
• Administer delivery documentation during drivers' debrief.
• Handle telephone enquiries from customers, drivers, and internal departments.
• Support additional administrative duties as required by the Transport Shift Manager and operations team.

Our Perfect Worker / Candidate Requirements

• Confident and capable communicator.
• Strong administrative skills.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word/Excel).
• Attention to detail with good time management.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Team player, motivated, and eager to grow in a dynamic and diverse environment.
• Experience in a transport office.

Desirable but Not Essential

• Familiarity with Microlise.

Interviews

Interviews are available immediately.

About Staffline

Staffline is the biggest recruiter in the UK and Ireland, and we believe in putting people first. Every day, we help tens of thousands of people find work in logistics, food, transport, retail, and agriculture. We can do the same for you. We listen to the needs of our workers and always aim to offer flexible shift work and opportunities for overtime, as we know these are important to you. Each of our locations has dedicated 24-hour OnSite support, so you can always speak to a Staffline representative. Staffline is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Please note that our job adverts are correct at the time of publication, but some details and job responsibilities are subject to change. This job advert may not be copied, imitated or used, in whole or in part, by third-party websites, without prior written consent from Staffline.