Transport Clerk – Booker Distribution

Transport Clerk – Booker Distribution

Location: St. Helens, Merseyside, WA11 9WDShift Hours: 37.5hours hrs per week (Any 5 in 7 days- double days, 6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm)Salary: Competitive

Were looking for a Transport Clerk to join the team at Haydock RDC. This is a key support role within the transport operation, helping keep things organised, compliant and running smoothly day to day. The role involves covering shifts across all patterns (Mornings, Afternoons, Nights & Weekends).

What youll be doing:

• Provide day-to-day admin support to the transport team and help keep the operation running smoothly.
• Support with driver dispatch and debrief, making sure paperwork and key information are issued and collected correctly.
• Check daily route and delivery paperwork and flag any errors or missing information.
• Record and report key transport information such as vehicle use, drivers hours and other department KPIs.
• Liaise with drivers, branches, customers, breakdown providers and VMU to help resolve day-to-day issues.
• Support holiday cover across the wider transport admin team when needed.
• Follow all legal, health and safety and colleague requirements linked to the role.

What were looking for:

• Good admin or clerical experience, ideally in a fast-paced operational setting.
• A working knowledge of drivers hours, tachographs and Working Time Regulations would be helpful.
• Good IT skills, including confidence using Microsoft 365 and Excel.
• Strong organisation skills and the ability to keep accurate records.
• Clear communication skills, both written and verbal, with the confidence to deal with a range of people.
• A practical, positive approach and a good eye for detail.

Personal qualities:

• Reliable and flexible
• Well organised and able to prioritise workload
• Comfortable working accurately under pressure
• Positive and approachable
• Confident using initiative to solve day-to-day issues
• Strong attention to detail

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