Transport Clerk (Nights)

GB Recruitment (England, Scotland, Wales); Maidstone; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supply chain company in Maidstone is seeking an experienced Transport Clerk to manage proof of deliveries and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. This role requires experience in a transport operation and familiarity with Tachomaster and Microlise. Exceptional communication and PC skills are essential. Join us for a permanent, full-time position with benefits, including a generous pension scheme and flexible working options.

Benefits

Free parking on-site

Flexible working options

Generous pension scheme

Free 24/7 GP consultations

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Affordable loans and savings schemes

Qualifications

• 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 in all Microsoft packages.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer proof of deliveries for scanning and uploading.
• 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 while on route.

Skills

Transport operation experience

Tachomaster knowledge

Microlise experience

Legal compliance knowledge

PC skills - Microsoft packages

Communication skills

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?

• 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.

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