Join a thriving transport operation in Northampton as a Transport Clerk. Working a stable Monday-to-Friday shift, you will be the backbone of their traffic office. You will ensure drivers, clients, and internal teams stay perfectly aligned.
If you thrive in a bustling transport environment and love solving problems on your feet, we want to hear from you.
Main duties, but not limited to:
* Ensure accurate and effective management of traffic administration office duties in accordance with legislation and operational work instructions
* Contribute to achieving all contractual KPI’s with particular emphasis on POD accuracy, fleet utilisation and cost control
* Ensure all administrative and IT functions are completed in line with company policy and procedures and client requirements
* Produce reports as requested by contract supervisors and/or managers
* To deal with any incoming/outgoing telephone calls politely and confidently, using own initiative to solve any situations that may arise
* Ensure high standards of Health & Safety, cleanliness and tidiness throughout the working environment
* Attend any developmental training as required in compliance with the Company's commitment to the Investors in People Standard
* Confidently handle drivers on site
Candidate requirements:
* Transport Experience: Proven experience working in a fast-paced transport office environment.
* Strong Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the confidence to manage drivers on-site and speak with clients politely and professionally.
* Tech Savvy: Good Microsoft Office skills (experience with Transport Management Systems is a major plus).
* Organisational Skills: The ability to multitask, work under pressure, and use your own initiative.
* Flexibility: Comfortable working most Bank Holidays as part of your standard rota.
Shift: The shift is Monday to Friday, rotating weekly, week 1 will be AM shift 05:45 - 14:15, week 2 will be PM shift 13:45 – 22:15.
Hourly pay rate: £13.79
Role: This role is temporary for around 12 months due to company relocation to Corby.
28 days holiday pro rata (increasing to 30 days in AWR)
Workplace pension contribution
Free parking
Weekly pay
Online payslips
Start date – as soon as possible.
We will only contact candidates that meet above requirements.
Experience:
* working in a transport office: 1 year (required)
* use of Transport Management Systems: 1 year (required)
Salary description
£13.79 - £13.79 per hour