Transport Clerk (Nights)
Derby, Derbyshire
The Company
Yusen Logistics is working to become the world’s preferred supply chain logistics company. Our complete offer is designed to forge better connections between businesses, customers and communities – through innovative supply chain management, freight forwarding, warehousing and distribution services. As a company, we’re dedicated to a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring everyone who works with us is committed, connected, and creative in making us the world’s preferred choice.
We’re looking for a Transport Clerk (known internally as a Traffic Operator) to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working Monday to Friday from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., with occasional weekend shifts as needed.
The Benefits
- Salary of £31,884.72, plus a shift allowance of £1,872, per annum
- 25 days’ holiday (excluding bank holidays) and 5 days of Volunteer Leave per year
- Critical Illness Cover
- MyStrength Wellbeing App
- Free online Fitness Platform, i.e. Pilates & Yoga, Mindfulness/Meditation, 24/7 support, advice, diet, and Nutrition
- On-Site Mental Health First Aiders
- Employee benefits, i.e. Free eye test, up to 25% off gym membership, and high street vouchers
- Free access to 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, Life Events Counselling, and Care Concierge Service
- Tailored development and career opportunities
- Karo Health
- Health Cash Plan
This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented, organised individual with experience in a transport environment to join our innovative and customer-focused organisation.
You’ll get to enjoy access to a range of health, wellbeing, and professional development opportunities while being supported by a collaborative team culture and gaining valuable experience.
So, if you’re ready to take the next step in your career, apply today and start your journey with Yusen Logistics!
The Role
As a Transport Clerk, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient coordination of transport operations at our Derby site, throughout the night.
Acting as the central point between customers, drivers, and internal teams, you’ll manage delivery schedules, resolve issues quickly, and maintain a professional standard of service at all times.
You’ll oversee customer delivery co-ordination and liaise with drivers to make sure schedules run on time and expectations are met.
Additionally, you will:
- Communicate any service issues internally and externally in a timely manner
- Recommend and support improvements to operational processes
- Ensure full compliance with health and safety procedures, including PPE requirements
- Report concerns or operational variances immediately to line management
About You
To be considered as a Transport Clerk, you will need:
- Experience in a transport environment
- Good working knowledge of Working Time Regulations and Drivers' hours
- The proven ability to interface with customers
- Good organisational skills and a detail-oriented approach
- The ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Proficiency in IT, including Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
Please note, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.
The closing date for this role is 22nd November 2025.
Other organisations may call this role Logistics Assistant, Transport Administrator, Logistics Clerk, Transport Operations Assistant, or Transport Office Clerk.
Yusen Logistics is an equal opportunities employer, who encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of their personal circumstances. We make our recruiting decisions solely based on skillset and experience. Diversity allows us to create an inclusive environment, where our employees can strive and grow their potential. Yusen Logistics are proud to be a ‘Disability Confident Committed’ employer.
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