Transport Clerk

We are a family run business based on the A68 in between Bishop Auckland and Darlington. We run a fleet of Tipper wagons along side our Turf farming. We deliver Turf, Sands & Aggregates all around the North East & North Yorkshire.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Transport Clerk / Administrator to join our team to support our growing turf and transport business. This role would suit someone who can be flexible, has a positive, solution-oriented mindset and someone who loves what they do.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is a team player, enjoys working under pressure and is able to multitask.

**Person specification**
- Initiative
- Proactive
- Attention to detail
- Strong communication skills
- Strong time management, organisation and planning skills
- Experience of working in a small business is desirable but not essential
- Rule abiding. Confidentiality is of upmost important

**Responsibilities include but are not limited to**:

- Answering the telephone to process orders and help with general enquiries
- Serving customers in the yard and taking payments
- Splitting daily tickets and assisting with invoices and Statements throughout the Month.
- Implement and maintain procedures/office administrative systems
- Provide administrative support to the office manager
- Day-to-day operational running of the office
- Manage client-related admin
- Calendar management and meeting organisation
- Liaise with staff and clients. Creating memos and carrying out toolbox talks with drivers.
- Drive forward a positive Safety culture with both drivers and office peers.
- Daily planning of vehicles to meet customer requirements and service within closely defined targets
- Liaise with delivery and collection points and drivers, as and when necessary.
- Manage vehicle and driver resources, ensuring planned maintenance is upheld and driver HR matters are addressed per company policy and procedures.

**The Person**:

- Previous Transport/Logistics experience is essential for this role
- Ability to maintain positive working relationships
- The ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Good knowledge of Office software (Word, Excel, Adobe/PDF)
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Be professional & organized
- Good geographical awareness

Normal working days are Monday to Friday. 40 Hours per calendar week + occasional Saturday mornings during busy periods as and when needed.

RATE OF PAY NEGOTIOABLE DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From £23,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Work Location: In person