Transport Operations Clerk

Booker; North Elmsall; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food and drink wholesaler in the UK is seeking Transport Operations Clerks for operational support in the Transport department. Position involves liaising with drivers, ensuring good communication, and handling administrative duties. Candidates with previous transport department experience and strong communication skills are preferred. The role offers flexible working hours and is committed to diversity and inclusion, making it an inviting workplace.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Transport Department would be advantageous.
• Solid understanding of drivers hours and driving legislation.
• Previous administration experience.

Responsibilities

• First point of contact for all drivers, ensuring proper paperwork is issued.
• Liaising with drivers and customer services for delivery progress.
• Manning the brief/debrief desk and ensuring good customer service.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Good attention to detail

Team player

Tools

Locator system

Job description

Overview

Transport Operations Clerks are responsible for the administration of the Transport department including the operational activity and support of the warehouse administration as required. Your duties will vary depending on what’s required on the day so being flexible is an important skill to have.

Fridays 2pm - 10pm

Saturdays 9am - 5pm

Sundays 9am - 5pm

Mondays 2pm - 10pm

Responsibilities

• Being the first point of contact for all Booker drivers and agency drivers, ensuring all are fully briefed/debriefed and correct paperwork and Proof of Delivery’s are issued and returned.
• Liaising with drivers / customer services throughout the shift to ensure progress on deliveries. Allocation of duties
• Communicating with the Warehouse and other departments to ensure any loading / unloading issues are dealt with and managed as required
• Manning the brief / debrief desk and ensuring good delivery of customer service to both Booker and agency drivers.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Transport Department would be advantageous
• Knowledge using "Locator" system desirable
• Solid understanding of drivers hours and driving legislation
• Previous administration experience
• Strong communication skills- this role relies heavily on being able to communicate with several different people groups
• Good attention to detail
• Willingness to work as a team player

About Booker

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. For further information on the accessibility support you can expect, please contact

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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*

For more information about us please visit www.bookergroupjobs.co.uk