Transport Admin Clerk

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48Job Description:Transport Clerk  

We are looking for transport clerks over our clients new Daventry / Rugby Campus duo!
(You may be asked to work at any of the 2 sites, depending on operational requirement).
This will be a long term position.

Working Pattern:

• Working 8 hours shifts, any 5 out 7 – weekends included
• Nights (2300-0700)
• Earlies ( , Lates (1500 – 23:00) or a day shift, ie 09:00 – 17:00 or 10:00 to 18:00.

40 hours p/w (Rota’d on a shift pattern of days/nights). Rota is provided at least 2 weeks in advance. 

Join us and be a crucial team player in our Transport team as Transport Clerk, based in our large distribution centre located in Crick Drift near Rugby. Reporting to the Transport Team Manager, you will support our operation 24/7 operation, being proactive with a keen eye for detail and communicating with our teams to support the operation and deal with any issues that arise to find solutions too.

Role Responsibilities: 

• Working within our Transport department and reporting directly to the transport FLM. 
• Dispatching drivers, managing fleet compliance, raising defect issues and completing driver briefs and debriefs. 
• Ensuring agency questionnaires are completed in full and are accurate. 
• General administration duties in-line with Transport legislation, company policy and procedures. 
• Assist in the completion of day-to-day operational activities. 
• Your role will include operating numerous reporting tools. 
• You will adopt a diplomatic approach to problem resolution and will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. 
• Ensuring Health and Safety rules are adhered to on site and all drivers on site are aware of the rules.

What will you bring to our team? 

• Proactive – Focused on spotting potential issues that may arise during the day and dealing with them before they effect the operation. Ability to identify opportunities for improvement and confidence in presenting information to influence change. 
• Adaptable – Ability to change your ideas or behaviours to deal with new situations. Able to keep a level head and calm natured in finding solutions. 
• Resilient – Strong, adaptable, flexible and inspired, able to withstand or recover quickly.  
• Team Player – Able to work as a team is crucial for the success of the operation and team. Build collaborating working relationships and communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders. 
• Good Computer IT skills including MS packages and Outlook. 

Pay Rates

• £13.17 ( OT after 40 hours £19.76)
• 1500-2300 £13.92 (OT after 40 hours £20.51)
• 2300-0700 £14.67 (OT after 40 hours £21.26)

Location: West Midlands, Rugby