Transport Operations Clerk

Booker Group plc; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Colleague discounts

Pension plan

Life assurance

Cycle to work

Job summary

Booker Group plc is seeking a Transport Operations Clerk to support day-to-day administration in the Transport Department and assist with warehouse tasks as needed. You’ll handle transport documentation, support route departures, and maintain records while liaising with drivers and management to keep operations flowing smoothly.

The role requires flexibility in a fast-paced environment; prior experience with HGV drivers or transport operations is advantageous, with full training provided.

Qualifications

• Experience with transport, logistics or fleet operations is a plus.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail requested.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Process transport documentation accurately and promptly.
• Support route departures and driver debriefs.
• Produce Tachograph reports and maintain records.
• Provide administrative and operational support to the Transport team.
• Assist with warehouse administration when required.
• Liaise with drivers, colleagues and management to keep operations running smoothly.

Skills

Documentation processing

Driver liaison

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Job description

As a Transport Operations Clerk, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day administration of the Transport Department, while also assisting with warehouse administration activities when required. This is a varied and fast-paced role, where no two days are the same. You'll be responsible for ensuring transport documentation is processed accurately, supporting operational activities, maintaining records, and liaising with drivers, colleagues, and management teams to help keep the operation running smoothly. The duties and responsibilities of this role can change daily depending on operational requirements, so flexibility, adaptability, and a willingness to support different areas of the business are essential. You will be responsible for Whether it's issuing drivers with their paperwork, supporting route departures, producing Tachograph reports, conducting driver debriefs, or assisting with operational challenges as they arise, you'll play a vital role in the success of the Transport function. As an essential member of the Transport Operations Team, you'll provide administrative and operational support to help ensure deliveries run efficiently, compliance standards are maintained, and drivers have the information and resources they need to perform their roles effectively. No two shifts are the same, so you'll need to be adaptable, organised, and ready to support the team wherever required.

Experience working with HGV drivers or within a transport, logistics, or fleet operations environment would be advantageous. However, we are equally interested in candidates who can demonstrate transferable skills gained in other fast-paced administrative or operational roles. If you have strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders, we'd love to hear from you. Full training will be provided to help you succeed in the role.

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 (DE&I) 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. 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. We're proud that Booker is a Disability Confident Committed employer and we're committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. 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. At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits:

• A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
• After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, ie. thirteen times a year.
• In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.
• 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year.
• Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply.
• Free eye test when you spend £50 or more.
• You can also save 30% when you spend £50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses.
• 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
• Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates.
• An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme.
• After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount.
• Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution.
• Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay.
• Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family.
• A great holiday package