Transport Clerk (Nights)

DHL Germany; Allington; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supply chain business in Allington is seeking an experienced Transport Clerk to manage transport schedules and ensure compliance with health and safety policies. The successful candidate will work on a shift pattern of 4 on, 4 off, with responsibilities including managing proof of deliveries and supporting the transport operation. Good communication skills and experience with compliance are essential. The role offers competitive pay and various employee benefits, including a pension scheme and flexible working options.

Benefits

Free parking

Flexible working arrangements

Generous pension scheme

Free 24/7 GP consultations

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Responsibilities

• Manage customer proof of deliveries for scanning and actioning.
• Conduct daily brief and de-brief of drivers.
• Ensure compliance with Company Health & Safety policies.
• Support all aspects of the Transport Operation.
• Monitor drivers' schedules using Microlise.

Skills

Experience working within a transport operation

Experience with Tachomaster and Microlise

Good knowledge of Legal Compliance for Drivers

Excellent PC skills

Excellent Communication skills

Strong attention to detail

Job description

Pay Rate: £27,371.81 + Night Shift allowance 20% for hours worked between 10pm - 6am
Grade: P
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift patterns: 4 on 4 off Shift rotation 18:00 - 06:00
Location: Allington - ME16 0LE

DHL, an award‑winning leading supply chain business is seeking an experienced Transport Clerk to play a vital role ensuring smooth‐running of all transport scheduled activities.

WHAT DOES THE ROLE ENTAIL?

As part of your normal duties, whilst maintaining excellent health and safety practices, you will

• Manage customer proof of deliveries for scanning/uploading and action missing proof of deliveries and returns
• Daily brief and de‑brief of drivers
• Ensure compliance with all Company Health & Safety policies and highlight any concerns/issues to senior management in a timely manner
• To support all aspects of the Transport Operation
• Monitor drivers schedules whilst on route whilst using Microlise and follow appropriate escalation procedures where required

WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?

We'd love to hear from you if you have the following experience but don't hesitate to apply if you don't tick every box on this page - we're great at spotting talent and potential in everyone:

• Experience working within a transport operation
• Experience with Tachomaster and Microlise
• Good knowledge of Legal Compliance and working time directive for Drivers
• Excellent PC skills – All Microsoft packages
• Excellent Communication skills
• Strong attention to detail

WHY JOIN US?

• Free parking and on‑site
• We're happy to talk about flexible working – just ask about alternative patterns at interview
• Join our generous pension scheme and benefit from an 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4% employee contribution
• 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 22 December. 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.