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Transport Clerk
Job ref: 22615 Category: Ops Support Roles
1. Salary Competitive
2. Location Hallwood Ave, Haydock Ind. Estate Off Millfield Lane St Helens
3. Contract Type Permanent
4. Hours
5. Closing Date 16 August, 2024
6. Business Unit Booker Distribution
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Hallwood Ave, Haydock Ind. Estate Off Millfield Lane St Helens WA11 9WD
About the role
We have a fantastic opportunity to join our Haydock Distribution Centre in our Transport Department as a Transport Clerk. Our Regional Distribution centres supply our 198 cash and carry sites with all their products including Fresh, Frozen and Ambient stock.
The successful applicants will be required to work 40 hours per week, working any five from seven days on a double days shift pattern- 6am-2pm,2pm-10pm, so there will be Saturday or Sunday working dependent on rotas. Sunday hours are paid at a premium rate.
Please note that all candidates will have to undertake a drug and alcohol test as part of the pre-employment tests.
Main 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.
You will need
Previous experience in a Transport Department would be advantageous
Knowledge using "Locator" system
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
Class 2 Licence with at least 2 years experience driving a class 2 vehicle
All applicants must be CPC qualified to be considered for this role
Tail lift operation experience
Previous experience of multi-drop deliveries
Applicants will not be considered if they have more than 6 points on their licence, 'Careless Driving', prosecution for mobile phone use or drink driving or have failed to comply with 'Construction of Use'.
What's in it for you
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:
8. A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
9. 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. 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year.
11. Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply.
12. 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.
13. 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
14. Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates
15. An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme.
16. 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.
17. Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution.
18. Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay
19. Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family.
20. A great holiday package