Transport Clerk (Nights)

DHL Supply Chain; England; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supply chain company in the United Kingdom is looking for an experienced Transport Clerk to ensure the smooth operation of transport scheduled activities. You'll manage proof of deliveries, conduct driver briefs, and ensure compliance with health and safety policies. Ideal candidates will have experience in transport operations, knowledge of Tachomaster and Microlise, and strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary, night shift allowance, and several employee benefits including free parking and generous pension contributions.

Benefits

Free parking

Flexible working options

Generous pension scheme

24/7 GP consultations

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Affordable loans and mortgage advice

Qualifications

• Experience working within a transport operation.
• Experience with Tachomaster and Microlise software.
• Good knowledge of Legal Compliance and working time directive for Drivers.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer proof of deliveries for scanning/uploading.
• Conduct daily brief and de-brief of drivers.
• Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety policies.

Skills

Transport operation experience

Tachomaster and Microlise knowledge

Legal Compliance knowledge

Excellent PC skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Pay Rate

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. 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.

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