Transport Desk Clerk

Rapier Employment; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics provider in the United Kingdom is hiring Transport Administrators for both day and night shifts. This temporary role involves providing administrative support, maintaining transport documentation, and liaising with various teams. Candidates should have reasonable computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Excel, and prior experience in transport administration is preferable. This position offers consistent shifts with the potential for permanent employment.

Qualifications

• Experience in transport office/administration is preferable.
• Strong organisational and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support within the transport office.
• Maintain and update transport systems and documentation.
• Liaise with drivers, warehouse teams, and management.
• Use Microsoft Excel and internal systems for tracking and reporting.
• Ensure accuracy and attention to detail at all times.

Skills

Computer skills

Microsoft Excel

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Transport Desk Clerks – Day & Night Shifts

We are currently recruiting 2 x Transport Administrators to join the transport team at DHL in Rugby, working within a busy and fast‑paced operation. This is a temporary role (approximately 6 months) with the potential to become temp to perm for the right candidates.

Available Shifts

• Night Shift (1 role)
  • 12‑hour shifts, 4 on / 4 off
  • 18:00 – 06:00
  • Pay rate: £14.99 per hour
• Day Shift (1 role)
  • 12‑hour shifts, 4 on / 4 off
  • 06:00 – 18:00
  • Pay rate: £14.13 per hour

Working Hours

• Each shift includes a 30‑minute unpaid break
• Average weekly hours: 40.25
• Overtime available

Key Responsibilities

• Providing administrative support within the transport office
• Maintaining and updating transport systems and documentation
• Liaising with drivers, warehouse teams, and management
• Using Microsoft Excel and internal systems to track and report activity
• Ensuring accuracy and attention to detail at all times

Requirements

• Reasonable computer skills are essential
• Experience using Microsoft Excel
• Previous transport office/transport administration experience is preferable
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment
• Reliable and able to commit to a 4 on / 4 off shift pattern

This is a great opportunity to work with a well‑known logistics provider, offering consistent shifts and the potential for a permanent role.

Apply now for immediate consideration.