Transport Clerk - Maternity

Booker; Park Gate; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food wholesaler is looking for a Transport Operations Clerk in Park Gate. This role is vital for administering transport operations, supporting HGV drivers, and ensuring efficient warehouse activities. Ideal candidates will have previous transport experience and strong communication skills. Flexibility is crucial as duties vary daily. Competitive salary and a commitment to diversity and inclusion at the workplace are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience with HGV drivers or similar transport role is ideal.
• Flexible and adaptable to varying daily requirements.
• Strong communication and team collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer the Transport department and support warehouse administration.
• Provide drivers with paperwork and assist with route departures.
• Gather Tachograph reports and debrief drivers.
• Support Transport Operations Team with daily activities.

Skills

Experience with HGV drivers

Flexibility and adaptability

Good communication

Team collaboration skills

Job description

Overview

Transport Operations Clerks are responsible for the administration of the Transport department including the operational activity and support of the warehouse administration as required. Your duties will vary depending on what’s required on the day so being flexible is an important skill to have.

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.

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

Responsibilities

• Administer the Transport department and provide operational support to warehouse administration as required.
• Provide drivers with paperwork and assist with route departures.
• Gather Tachograph reports, debrief drivers and assist with any challenges that arise.
• Support the Transport Operations Team with day-to-day activities and flexible coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience with HGV drivers or within a similar transport role is ideal.
• We will consider transferable skills from related roles.
• Flexibility and adaptability to varying daily requirements.
• Good communication and team collaboration skills.

About Booker

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

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) 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.

Flexible working

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.

Our commitment

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 recruitment at bookergroup.com

Important notes

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